English noun: hobbyhorse | |||
1. | hobbyhorse (cognition) a topic to which one constantly reverts | ||
Samples | Don't get him started on his hobbyhorse. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | preoccupation | ||
2. | hobbyhorse (artifact) a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride | ||
Synonyms | hobby, rocking horse | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plaything, toy | ||
Part holonym | rocker | ||