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neighing

/ˈneɪɪŋ/ /ˈneɪɪn/

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verb

(of a horse) To make its cry.

Examples :

"The horse in the pasture was neighing loudly, wanting attention. "

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verb

To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.

Examples :

"The horse in the field was neighing loudly, probably because it wanted its dinner. "

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verb

To scoff or sneer.

Examples :

"The older kids were neighing at the younger boy who tripped and fell. "

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noun

The sound made by a horse; an act or instance of the verb neigh.

Examples :

"The sudden neighing from the stable startled the sleeping farm cat. "

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