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show pony

show pony noun: a specific class of small horse or pony that are judged in equestrian competitions; bred and trained for their elegance, conformation (physical build), and graceful movement in the show ring, rather than for practical farm work.

Noun

show pony (plural show ponies)

  1. (literal) A specific class of small horse or pony that are judged in equestrian competitions; bred and trained for their elegance, conformation (physical build), and graceful movement in the show ring, rather than for practical farm work.
  2. (idiomatic, informal) A person who loves to be the center of attention, prioritizes their image, or likes to show off.
    Synonyms:
    showboat, showoff

Synonyms of show pony

Forms of show pony

pluralshow ponies

Questions about show pony

What does show pony mean?
Show pony means a specific class of small horse or pony that are judged in equestrian competitions; bred and trained for their elegance, conformation (physical build), and graceful movement in the show ring, rather than for practical farm work.
What part of speech is show pony?
Show pony is a noun.
What is the plural of show pony?
The plural of show pony is show ponies.

Words near show pony in the dictionary

  1. show one's true colours
  2. show one's true stripes
  3. show one's work
  4. show oneself
  5. show out
  6. show pony
  7. show ring
  8. show rings
  9. show round
  10. show runner
  11. show runners

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