Pony (Noun)
Meaning 1
A literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He poured a generous pony of fine scotch into the glass.
- The bartender measured out a precise pony of whiskey for the cocktail.
- A pony of bourbon was all he needed to take the edge off.
- She sipped her pony of whiskey slowly, savoring the smoky flavor.
- The old man nursed a pony of scotch, lost in thought as he stared into the fire.
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Meaning 3
An informal term for a racehorse; "he liked to bet on the ponies".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 4
Any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 5
A range horse of the western United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.