horsies

Tots' stable friends

Horsies is the affectionate or childish plural of horse.

Adults use it when speaking to young children or pets, or when being playful: Look at the horsies!

The diminutive ending softens the word, making it suitable for baby talk or deliberately cute speech.

childtalk

pony

Compact equine breed

  • foalYoung equine, under one
  • fillyJuvenile female equine
  • coltImmature male equine

mare · stallion · mane · tail · gallop · trot · neigh · whinny · hoof · pasture

equestrian

dressage

Competitive precision riding

reins · stirrups · canter · trot · gallop · farrier · riding · lessons · grooming · paddock

affectionate

nuzzle

Gentle facial caress

lovable · adorable · precious · soft · fluffy · friendly · petting · bonding · trust · companion

toys

rocking

Oscillating on curved base

plush · stuffed · plastic · wooden · collectible · miniature · playset · chesspiece · puzzle · mobile

Opposites
register/maturity of vocabulary

horsieshorses

Large domesticated hoofed mammals

equines · steeds · mounts · stallions · mares

animal type (in child vocabulary)

horsieskitties

Young cats, affectionately

doggies · bunnies · fishies · birdies · piggies

Family

horsie

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G