ˈpəunɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 a
horse of
any small breed. 2 a small drinking-glass. 3 (in pl.) sl. racehorses. 4
Brit. sl. ø25. øpony-tail a person's
hair drawn back,
tied,
and hanging down like a pony's tail. pony-trekker a
person who travels
across country on a pony
for pleasure. pony-trekking
this as a hobby or
activity. [perh. f. poulney (unrecorded) f. F poulenet dimin. of poulain foal]