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Meaning of 'hobbyhorse' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hobbyhorse [ n.]
- A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.
- A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride.
- 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.

Meaning of 'hobbyhorse' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . hobbyhorse [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a topic to which one constantly reverts
Example in sentence:
  • don't get him started on his hobbyhorse

Nearby Words:

hob hobandnob hobanob hobbies hobbism hobbist hobble hobblebush hobbled hobbledehoy

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