Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neighing
verb
/ˈneɪ.ɪŋ/
Definition
The sound produced by a horse, often characterized as a loud, high-pitched whinny.
Examples
- The horse began neighing as it spotted its owner approaching.
- During the horse show, the neighing of the competitors filled the arena.
- She smiled when she heard the neighing of the foals in the pasture.
Meaning
Neighing refers to the vocalization made by horses, conveying various emotions such as excitement, distress, or simply the need to communicate with other horses.
Synonyms
- whinnying
- whicker
- bray
