Meaning of the word pony in English

What does pony mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pony

US /ˈpoʊ.ni/

UK /ˈpoʊ.ni/

a horse of a small breed, especially one that is less than 14.2 hands (147 cm) high at the shoulder

Example:

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My daughter loves riding her new pony.

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The children enjoyed feeding the ponies at the farm.

Synonym:

cob hackney mustang

a small glass of beer or other alcoholic drink

Example:

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He ordered a pony of lager at the bar.

to pay (money), especially a small amount or for a specific purpose

Example:

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Can you pony up the cash for the pizza?

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They had to pony up a lot of money for the repairs.

Synonym:

pay settle fork out shell out

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Related Word:

Shetland pony