pony Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a range horse of the western United States
  2. noun an informal term for a racehorse
    • he liked to bet on the ponies
  3. noun a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
    crib; trot.
  4. noun a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey
    shot glass; jigger.
  5. noun any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder

WordNet

Po"ny noun
Etymology
Gael. ponaidh.
Wordforms
plural Ponies
Definitions
  1. A small horse.
  2. Twenty-five pounds sterling. Slang, Eng.
  3. A translation or a key used to avoid study in getting lessons; a crib. College Cant
  4. A small glass of beer. Slang

Webster 1913