neigh(n = noun.event) nicker, whicker, whinny - the characteristic sounds made by a horse;
is a kind of cry
Derived form verb neigh1
neigh(v = verb.communication) nicker, whicker, whinny - make a characteristic sound, of a horse;
is one way to emit, let loose, let out, utter
Derived form noun neigh1
Sample sentences:
Something ----s
1. To utter the cry of the horse; to whinny. [1913 Webster]
2. To scoff or sneer; to jeer. [1913 Webster]
"Neighed at his nakedness." [1913 Webster]
The cry of a horse; a whinny. [1913 Webster]
neigh, n. & v.
--n.
1 the high whinnying sound of a horse.
2 any similar sound, e.g. a laugh.
--v.
1 intr. make such a sound.
2 tr. say, cry, etc. with such a sound.
Etymology:
OE hn{aelig}gan, of imit. orig.
VB boast, make a boast of, brag, vaunt, Puff, show off, flourish, crake, crack, trumpet, strut, swagger, vapor, blague, blow, four-flush, bluff, exult, crow, crow over, neigh, chuckle, triumph, throw up one's cap, talk big, se faire valoir, faire claquer son fouet, take merit to oneself, make a merit of, sing Io triumphe, holloa before one is out of the wood.