neigh Meaning & Definition
/neɪ̯/
What Does Neigh Mean?
Neigh is a noun that means The cry of a horse. As a verb, it means (of a horse) To make its cry.
Neigh at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /neɪ̯/ |
| Synonyms | nicker, whinny and whicker |
| Plural | neighs |
| Verb forms | neighs, neighing, neighed |
Neigh Definition (Noun)
- The cry of a horse.
Neigh as a Verb
- (of a horse) To make its cry.
- To make a sound similar to a horse's cry.
- To scoff or sneer.
Synonyms of Neigh
Neigh synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
neigh (plural neighs)
neigh (third-person singular simple present neighs, present participle neighing, simple past and past participle neighed)
Words That Rhyme With Neigh
Origin of Neigh
Inherited from Middle English neyen, from Old English hnǣġan, from Proto-West Germanic *hnaijan, from Proto-Germanic *hnajjaną (“to neigh”). Cognate with dialectal Dutch neien, Middle Low German neigen, Swedish gnägga, Icelandic hneggja.
Questions People Ask About Neigh
Is neigh a noun or a verb?
Neigh is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for neigh?
Close synonyms of neigh are nicker, whinny and whicker. See the full list of neigh synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of neigh?
The plural of neigh is neighs.
What is the past tense of neigh?
The past tense of neigh is neighed. The present participle is neighing.