Neigh

usgb/neɪ/
verb

The sound a horse makes.

The horse neighed loudly when it saw its owner
Visual representation of "neigh" - The sound a horse makes

Often appears as...

  • horse neigh
  • loud neigh
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Animal Sounds

Neigh is specific to horses, similar to how dogs bark and cats meow.

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At the farm, ducks quacked, cows mooed, and the horse neighed.
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Express Emotions

Horses may neigh to express various emotions, like excitement or frustration.

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The horse neighed excitedly when it saw the open field.
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Volume Context

Neighing can be loud or soft, indicating the horse's state or distance.

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A distant, soft neigh suggested the stallion was far away.
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