Pony

/ˈpoʊni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small horse, typically less than 14.2 hands (58 inches or 147 centimeters) tall, often used for riding by children or in shows.

She learned to ride on a gentle pony named Daisy.

A young horse.

The farm had several adorable ponies frolicking in the paddock.

A person who is short in stature or has a small build.

Despite his size, he was known for his strength and agility; they called him the pony.

verb

To pay or contribute money for something, especially in a shared context.

We all ponied up to buy a gift for our teacher.

Middle English 'pouny', a diminutive of 'poun', from Old French 'pouin'.

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth

Don't be ungrateful for a gift.

Hold your horses

Be patient.

Back the wrong horse

To make a poor choice or decision.

stallion

An uncastrated male horse.

mare

A female horse.

colt

A young male horse.

filly

A young female horse.

A small amount of money.

I just need a pony to pay for my lunch.

To cheat or defraud someone.

He ponied his way through the scam.