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hobbyhorse

The correct spelling is hobbyhorse.

How to pronounce hobbyhorse

noun

Say it like: Hob-byh-ors-e

The correct spelling is hobbyhorse. The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse. For example: "Don't ask him about global warming: it's his favourite hobby horse, you'll never get away."

Usage Examples

Don't ask him about global warming: it's his favourite hobby horse, you'll never get away.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse.
  2. 2.A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.
  3. 3.A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.
  4. 4.A puppet-like costume used in some traditional dances and festivals that gives its wearer the appearance of a man on horseback.
  5. 5.An early bicycle with no pedals or brakes; a draisienne.

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