giddyaps

Cries to horses

Giddyaps is the plural of giddyap, a command urging a horse to move or go faster.

The word imitates the sounds riders make to spur horses on.

Figuratively, giddyaps can mean instances of encouragement or commands to get moving: After a few giddyaps from the coach, the team finally picked up the pace.

encouragement

hurry

Move with urgency

prodding · spur on · get moving · hustle · speed up · momentum · push forward · onward · acceleration · prompt

equestrian

horses

Large domesticated hoofed mammals

  • reinsBit-attached steering straps
  • saddleMounted rider's seat
  • trotPace between walk, canter

canter · gallop · riding · spurs · stirrups · cowboys · ranch · trail ride · horseback · mare

western

cowboy

Mounted cattle herder

rancher · cattle drive · Old West · John Wayne · yeehaw · bronco · chuck wagon · prairie · sheriff · saloon

Opposites
horse command direction

giddyapswhoas

Commands to halt horses

whoa · stop · halt · easy · steady

Family

giddyap

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G