adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a horse
- devoted to or interested in horses and horse racing
Usage: informal; often used in children's language or affectionate contexts
Usage: informal
noun
- a horse, especially one regarded affectionately or by a child
Usage: informal; diminutive or endearing form
Examples
- The little girl loved her horsie toy and carried it everywhere.
- He has a horsie face with a long, narrow chin.
- She comes from a very horsie family that owns several thoroughbreds.
- The children rode on the horsie at the carnival.
- That restaurant attracts a horsie crowd interested in equestrian events.
- My nephew calls his stuffed animal his favorite horsie.