Pony — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈpō-nē/ po·ny

Meaning & Definition of Pony

Pony (noun)

  1. a small horse; especially, one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance
  2. a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western U.S.
  3. racehorse —usually used in plural

Pony (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mustang, bronco

    similar: bronco, mustang, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, equid, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, equine, horse, nag, steed, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate

Related Entry: Pony up (verb)

Pony up is a different word from Pony. The synonyms below are for pony up, not for pony.

  1. to give what is owed for

    "despite having good credit, the couple still had to pony up a large down payment for the house"

    similar: ante (up), balance, clear, discharge, foot, liquidate, meet, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand
    opposite: repudiate

Related Entry: Cow pony (noun)

Cow pony is a different word from Pony. The synonyms below are for cow pony, not for pony.

  1. as in quarter horse, saddle horse

    similar: charger, courser, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bronco, mustang, pony, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, equid, equine, horse, nag, steed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pony

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pony:

bronco, mustang, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, equid, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, equine, horse, nag, steed, cob

Word Forms of Pony

Inflections: ponies

Origin & Etymology of Pony

probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus foal

First known use: 1659

Words & Phrases Containing Pony

pony express, pony up, cow pony, dog and pony show, one-trick pony, Shetland pony, Welsh mountain pony, Welsh pony

Frequently Asked Questions about Pony

What does "Pony" mean?

"Pony" means a small horse; especially, one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance. As a noun, it is defined as: a small horse; especially, one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance.

What is another word for "Pony"?

Other words for "Pony" include bronco, mustang, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare and stallion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pony" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pony"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pony". Common alternatives include bronco, mustang, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, charger and courser.

Is "Pony" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pony" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Pony"?

"Pony" is pronounced /ˈpō-nē/ and divided into syllables as po·ny.

What is the origin of the word "Pony"?

"Pony" comes from probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus foal. First known use: 1659.

What is another word for "Pony" meaning "as in mustang, bronco"?

When "Pony" (noun) means as in mustang, bronco, synonyms include bronco, mustang, colt, filly, foal and gelding.

What are the forms of "Pony"?

The word forms of "Pony" include ponies.