Horsy
[hawr-see] /ˈhɔr si/
adjective, horsier, horsiest.
1.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a .
2.
dealing with or interested in , horseback riding, fox hunting, , etc.:
the horsy set in local society.
3.
rather heavy and awkward in general appearance or facial structure:
That heavy coat makes you look horsy.
adj.
1590s, from horse (n.) + -y (2). Related: Horsiness.
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