First Known Use: circa 1553
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hobbyhorse
noun hob·by·horse \ˈhä-bē-ˌhȯrs\
: a subject that someone speaks about or complains about often
: a stick with a horse's head at one end that a child pretends to ride
Full Definition of HOBBYHORSE
1
a : a figure of a horse fastened about the waist in the morris dance b : a dancer wearing this figure
2
obsolete : buffoon
3
a : a stick having an imitation horse's head at one end that a child pretends to ride b : rocking horse c : a toy horse suspended by springs from a frame
4
a : a topic to which one constantly reverts b : 2hobby
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Origin of HOBBYHORSE
hobby small light horse, from Middle English hoby, hobyn, perhaps from Hobbin, nickname for Robert or Robin
Related to HOBBYHORSE
- Synonyms
- hobby, avocation, pursuit, recreation
Rhymes with HOBBYHORSE
HOBBYHORSE Defined for Kids
hobbyhorse
noun hob·by·horse \ˈhä-bē-ˌhȯrs\
Definition of HOBBYHORSE for Kids
: a stick that has an imitation horse's head and that a child pretends to ride
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