Neigh

/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
noun

The sound made by a horse.

The stable was filled with the neighs of anxious horses
Visual representation of "neigh" - The sound made by a horse

Often appears as...

  • loud neigh
  • neigh of a horse
verb

To laugh in a scornful or derisive manner.

He neighed at the idea of surrendering
Visual representation of "neigh" - To laugh in a scornful or derisive manner

Often appears as...

  • neigh at an idea
  • neigh in derision

Usage tips

Colloquial

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
noun

The sound made by a horse.

The stable was filled with the neighs of anxious horses
Visual representation of "neigh" - The sound made by a horse

Often appears as...

  • loud neigh
  • neigh of a horse
verb

To laugh in a scornful or derisive manner.

He neighed at the idea of surrendering
Visual representation of "neigh" - To laugh in a scornful or derisive manner

Often appears as...

  • neigh at an idea
  • neigh in derision

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "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.

Illustration for Volume Context
A distant, soft neigh suggested the stallion was far away.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Animal Sounds

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

Illustration for Animal Sounds
At the farm, ducks quacked, cows mooed, and the horse neighed.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Emotions

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

Illustration for Express Emotions
The horse neighed excitedly when it saw the open field.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Volume Context

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

Illustration for Volume Context
A distant, soft neigh suggested the stallion was far away.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Animal Sounds

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

Illustration for Animal Sounds
At the farm, ducks quacked, cows mooed, and the horse neighed.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Emotions

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

Illustration for Express Emotions
The horse neighed excitedly when it saw the open field.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Volume Context

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

Illustration for Volume Context
A distant, soft neigh suggested the stallion was far away.
Visual representation of the word "Neigh"

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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 129 PIPE...

elephant is in danger of crocodiles most certainly I don't think these elephants are going to cross the dam though and this car doesn't look like she wanted to go swimming and they are a couple of big crocodiles neighing after this afternoon at Chitra Chitra so mum will be very protective over over her her young calf

Video examples

The poet who painted...

Those rearing clouds begin to neigh a whole universe of auricular cities. Listen if it rains while regret and disdain weep to an ancient music. Listen to the bonds fall off which hold you above and below." Each calligram is intended to allow readers to unchain themselves from the regular experience of poetry,

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 129 PIPE...

elephant is in danger of crocodiles most certainly I don't think these elephants are going to cross the dam though and this car doesn't look like she wanted to go swimming and they are a couple of big crocodiles neighing after this afternoon at Chitra Chitra so mum will be very protective over over her her young calf

Video examples

The poet who painted...

Those rearing clouds begin to neigh a whole universe of auricular cities. Listen if it rains while regret and disdain weep to an ancient music. Listen to the bonds fall off which hold you above and below." Each calligram is intended to allow readers to unchain themselves from the regular experience of poetry,

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Quote examples

Princess Anne

British Royalty

When I appear in public people expect me to neigh, grind my teeth, paw the ground and swish my tail - none of which is easy.
Portrait of Princess Anne

Quote examples

Princess Anne

British Royalty

When I appear in public people expect me to neigh, grind my teeth, paw the ground and swish my tail - none of which is easy.
Portrait of Princess Anne
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