horsey

See also: Horsey

English

Etymology 1

From horse +‎ -ey (adjectival suffix).

Adjective

horsey (comparative horsier, superlative horsiest)

  1. Alternative spelling of horsy.
    • 2025 October 11, Alex Clark, “Obituary [Jilly Cooper]: Writer who created racy bonkbusters in Rutshire”, in FT Weekend, page 7:
      The novels sold 11mn copes in the UK alone, came to typify the rise of the so-called bonkbuster, and introduced readers to the world of horsey high society.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From horse +‎ -ey (diminutive suffix).

Noun

horsey (plural horseys)

  1. Alternative spelling of horsy.
    • 2000, Anique Devoe, I'm Ready:
      When he got in the house, if I'd left him to read his newspaper in quiet, then he'd play horsey with me, riding me around the house on his back; I'd put a pillow on his back for my saddle
    • 2003, Bill Phillips, Eating for Life: Your Guide to Great Health, Fat Loss and Increased Energy:
      When you get down on the floor and play “horsey”, you are giving yourself a heck of a workout – and it is fun for the kids!

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