horsing
word · lemma: horse
Definition
'Horsing' is the informal short form of 'horsing around', meaning to play, joke, or behave in a silly or playful way, often with lots of physical movement.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and usually appears as 'horsing around'. Used to describe playful, silly, or sometimes disruptive behavior, especially among children or friends. Rarely used as 'horsing' alone—most natural in the phrase 'horsing around'.
Spanish: bromear - hacer el tontoPortuguese (BR): fazer brincadeira - zoarPortuguese (PT): brincar - fazer palhaçadasChinese (Simplified): 胡闹 - 开玩笑Chinese (Traditional): 胡鬧 - 開玩笑Hindi: मजाक करना - शरारत करनाArabic: يمرح - يعبث
Example Sentences
The kids were horsing in the backyard.
basic
Stop horsing and finish your homework.
basic
They were horsing before class started.
basic
My little brother is always horsing when he's supposed to be serious.
natural
We got in trouble for horsing in the hallway.
natural
There’s nothing wrong with a bit of horsing as long as no one gets hurt.
natural