Neigh

/neɪ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The sound made by a horse.

The soft neigh of horses created a peaceful atmosphere in the farmyard.

An instance of the sound made by a horse.

We heard a neigh from the stable, indicating that a horse was hungry.

verb

To make the characteristic sound of a horse.

The horse began to neigh as the barn doors swung open.

To utter a sound resembling that of a horse, especially in a high-pitched tone.

As they approached, the mare started to neigh eagerly.

To express joy or excitement in a manner likened to the sound of a horse.

The children started to neigh in excitement when they saw the pony.

Middle English 'neih', akin to Old English 'nēh'; possibly imitative of the sound.

neighing horse:

A horse that is making noise, often indicating excitement or distress.

neigh like a horse:

To make a sound similar to a horse's characteristic noise.

To complain or protest in a loud manner.

Stop neighing about the workload; we all have to pitch in.