Definition of Horsefeathers

1. Interjection. Indicates disbelief. ¹

2. Noun. (pluralonly) Nonsense; indicates disbelief. ¹

3. Noun. Long hair on lower leg of a draft horse (e.g., Clydesdale), esp. rear. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Horsefeathers

1. [n]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Horsefeathers

horsebreakers
horseburger
horseburgers
horsecar
horsecars
horsecloth
horsecloths
horsecock
horsecocks
horsecollar
horsecollars
horsed
horsedrawn
horsefeathers (current term)
horsefeet
horsefish
horsefishes
horseflesh
horsefleshes
horseflies
horsefly
horsefly weed
horsefoot
horsehair
horsehair lichen
horsehair wig
horsehairs
horsehead

Literary usage of Horsefeathers

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Ten-minute Activitiesby Martha Cheney, Ethel Condon, Marilyn Evans by Martha Cheney, Ethel Condon, Marilyn Evans (2001)
"horsefeathers Materials: lists of science facts Here's How! by Marilyn Evans 1. ... Explain to students that the expression "horsefeathers! ..."

2. Words, Words, Words: Teaching Vocabulary in Grades 4-12 by Janet Allen (1999)
"... which she wrote as an assignment for an English class; word-origin books like Funk's horsefeathers and Other Figure 2.6 Contextual Information Clues ..."

3. Adventure Guide to New Hampshire by Elizabeth L. Dugger (2002)
"horsefeathers (s 356-2687) in the center of North Conway village is the traditional place to relax, kick back, and enjoy pasta, sandwiches, and burgers. ..."

4. Daytrips New York: 50 One Day Adventures in New York City and Nearby New by Earl Steinbicker (2002)
"horsefeathers (94 N. Broadway, US-9, downtown Tarrytown) Whether it's a sandwich or a steak dinner, this casual pub is noted for its tasty, ..."

5. Explorations Into the World of Lewis and Clark: 194 Essays from the Pages of by Robert A. Saindon (2003)
"425. 4. Funk, Charles Earle, p. 15. 5. Funk, Charles Earle. horsefeathers and other Curious Words. New York; Harper and Brothers, 1958. p. 216. ..."

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