neigh

neigh

verb \ˈnā\

Definition of NEIGH

intransitive verb

: to make the prolonged cry of a horse

— neigh noun

Examples of NEIGH

1. We heard the horses neighing in the stable.
2. <the horses neighed when the rider came into the barn>

Origin of NEIGH

Middle English neyen, from Old English hnǣgan; akin to Middle High German nēgen to neigh

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to NEIGH

Synonyms: nicker, whicker, whinny

Rhymes with NEIGH

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