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hobbyhorse

/ˈhɒbiˌhɔːrs/ noun · British & US
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What does hobbyhorse mean?

noun

A child's wooden or toy horse, often ridden by a child who pretends to be a rider, or a person's favourite activity or interest, often pursued in one's leisure time.

Example

"The children rode their hobbyhorses around the garden, laughing and shouting."

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