pony meaning and definition

PONY noun

Definition of pony (noun)

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