neigh /neɪ̯/verb 3noun 1forms 3 verb3 •To make its cry."I went into the stable first to see to the horse, and found him neighing and waiting for his hay, so I went up into the hay-loft for an armful[.]" — 1881 •To make a sound similar to a horse's cry. •(no longer used) To scoff or sneer.Yes, yes, 'tis he. I will assure you Uncle, the very he, the he your Wisdom plaid withal, I thank you for't, neighed at his Nakedness, and made his Cold and Poverty your Pastime; […] — 1614 noun1 •The cry of a horse. formsneighed · neighing · neighs