dobbin

[ˈdɒbɪn]

dobbin Definition

a horse that is old or worn out, or one that is not very good.

Using dobbin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dobbin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farmer's cart was pulled by a slow and steady dobbin.

• Example

  He rode a dobbin to the market.

dobbin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dobbin

• nag
• hack
• jade
• plug
• screw

Phrases with dobbin

• work like a dobbin

  to work hard and steadily

  Example

  She worked like a dobbin all day to finish the project.

• dobbin's nose

  a small quantity of liquor, especially beer

  Example

  I'll have a dobbin's nose to quench my thirst.

• dobbin's ears

  a large quantity of something, especially money

  Example

  He inherited a dobbin's ears from his grandfather.

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Summary: dobbin in Brief

'Dobbin' [ˈdɒbɪn] refers to an old or worn-out horse, or one that is not very good. It is often used to describe a slow and steady horse that pulls carts or carriages. The phrase 'work like a dobbin' means to work hard and steadily.