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单词 proppy
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Definition of proppy in English:

proppy

adjectiveproppier, proppiest ˈprɒpi
Australian
  • 1(of a horse) tending to stop suddenly when moving; stubborn or stiff.

    the horse felt proppy and disinclined to exert himself
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Short, proppy, or stilty action of the fore legs is indicative of soreness from overwork, used joints, or a recent sprain.
    • If the horse is lame in the two front or two black legs, it will have a stilted, proppy action.
    • Signs of discomfort will include head tossing or hanging heavily on the bit and short, “proppy” strides.
    • If the horse is sore in both front legs it will have a stiff, 'proppy' action.
    • He couldn't hide his disappointment and said it was clear that the horse was still proppy on the off-fore hoof.
    1. 1.1 (of a person) awkward or stiff in movement.
      he landed awkwardly early on and looked proppy late in the game
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The player is aging, proppy, selfish, and defensively weak.
      • He is getting his right knee taped and still looks very proppy.
      • He looked proppy in his return against the Roosters.
      • He rotated through all of his other bowlers, including a very proppy Watson.
      • In the lead-up to that try earlier, he came screaming for a pass that didn't arrive and pulled up a bit proppy.
      • While he looked proppy and seemed to be moving with difficulty today, he says he was just tired.
      • He's able to walk from the field but he's very proppy.
      • The veteran player looks a bit proppy.
      • He appeared slightly proppy at training.
      • He again looked proppy at times during the match but as quickly as he appeared to be struggling, he suddenly showed no signs of discomfort.
      • He was a bit proppy and tender after that contact.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from prop1 in the verb sense 'come to a dead stop with the forelegs rigid'.

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