Appy

noun

Ap·​py ˈa-pē 

plural Appies or Appys

: appaloosa

Appies can be one color at birth and turn to another by the time they're 2 years old.

—Denver Post, 13 Jan. 1998

She has the tough hoof Appys are known for and has shown us how gentle and loving her true nature is.

—Sally Brunelle, Countryside & Small Stock Journal, 1 July 2007

Word History

Etymology

app(aloosa) + -y entry 4

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!