Definitions for hobbyhorse
ˈhɒb iˌhɔrshob·by·horse

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hobbyhorsenoun

   a topic to which one constantly reverts

   "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse"

2. hobby, hobbyhorse, rocking horsenoun

   a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hobbyhorse

   A hobby horse is a costume or character involved in traditional customs such as the morris dance and mummers' play.

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1. hobbyhorse

   A hobbyhorse is a term with two main meanings: 1. It refers to a toy that consists of a long stick with a model of a horse's head at one end, often used by children for pretend play of horse riding. 2. Figuratively, a hobbyhorse is a topic or idea that someone is particularly interested in or constantly talks about, usually to a degree that might be seen as excessive or obsessive by others. It is often referred to as a favorite project or a particular enthusiasm.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hobbyhorsenoun

   a strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag

2. Hobbyhorsenoun

   a stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride

3. Hobbyhorsenoun

   a subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion

4. Etymology: [OE. hobin a nag, OF. hobin hobby; cf. hober to stir, move; prob. of German or Scand. origin; cf. Dan. hoppe a mare, dial. Sw. hoppa; perh. akin to E. hop to jump.]

Matched Categories

1. • Plaything
   • Preoccupation

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How to pronounce hobbyhorse?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say hobbyhorse in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hobbyhorse in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hobbyhorse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of hobbyhorse in a Sentence

1. Laurence Sterne:

   So long as a man rides his hobbyhorse peaceably and quietly along the King's highway, and neither compels you or me to get up behind him - pray, Sir, what have either you or I to do with it?

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hobbyhorse
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbyhorse
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobbyhorse
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=hobbyhorse