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dobbin.

An old jaded horse.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɒbɪn/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɑbɪn/General-American
  1. An old jaded horse.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Sea gravel mixed with sand.

    UK · dialectal · uncountable
  3. Synonym of horse (illegitimate study aid)

    countable · dated · slang · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Dobbin, a common name given to workhorses.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.