3syllables
hobbyhorse
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Definitions ofhobbyhorse
1noun
- The Irish hobby, an extinct breed of horse.
- A child's toy consisting of a (usually wooden or cloth) horse's head mounted on a stick.
- A topic about which someone loves to talk at great length.
Example: "Don't ask him about global warming: it's his favourite hobby horse, you'll never get away."
- A puppet-like costume used in some traditional dances and festivals that gives its wearer the appearance of a man on horseback.
- An early bicycle with no pedals or brakes; a draisienne.
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