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Definition of neigh

neigh

/neɪ/
neigh
Plural:neighs
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Past Simple:neighed
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Past Participle:neighed
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Present Participle:neighing
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• noun

1

A characteristic high-pitched, prolonged sound uttered by a horse.

Example

"The stallion let out a loud neigh as it galloped across the open meadow."

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• verb

1

To utter the characteristic high-pitched, prolonged cry of a horse.

Example

"The mares began to neigh softly when they heard the stable door open for morning feeding."

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• interjection

1

Used to represent or imitate the characteristic high-pitched sound made by a horse.

Example

""Neigh!" went the pony as the children approached the pasture fence with carrots."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'nay', which is an archaic adverb meaning 'no' or a noun referring to a negative vote.

• Rhymes for neigh

• Nearby Words

negrophobe
negrophobia
nehalem
neigh
neighbor
neighborhood
neighboring

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English neyen, from Old English hnǣgan, of imitative origin representing the vocalization of a horse.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neigh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neigh
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