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pony

The correct spelling is pony.

How to pronounce pony

/ˈpəʊni/
noun

IPA: /ˈpəʊni/

Say it like: Pon-ee

The correct spelling is pony. A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers. For example: "1879, “Some Queer Interviews: Interview with a Pony of Beer”, Puck, Vol. 5–6, p. 435"

Usage Examples

1879, “Some Queer Interviews: Interview with a Pony of Beer”, Puck, Vol. 5–6, p. 435

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small horse; specifically, any of several small breeds of horse under 14.2 hands at the withers.
  2. 2.A small serving of an alcoholic beverage, especially beer.
  3. 3.(New South Wales, Victoria) A serving of 140 millilitres of beer (formerly 5 fl oz); a quarter pint.
  4. 4.Twenty-five pounds sterling.
  5. 5.A translation used as a study aid; loosely, a crib, a cheat-sheet.

verb

  1. 1.To lead (a horse) from another horse.
  2. 2.To use a crib or cheat-sheet in translating.

adjective

  1. 1.Of little worth.

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