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Interjections for Ordering Animals

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1.
gi
ddy
up
Interjection

used to encourage a horse to move forward or to increase its speed

Giddy-up, Buttercup!Let's pick up the pace.

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2.
gee up
Interjection

used in horse riding and driving to encourage a horse to move forward or to increase its pace

Gee up, Thunder!Let's pick up the pace.

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3.
git along
Interjection

used with horses, particularly in Western riding and ranching contexts, to encourage them to move forward or increase their pace

Git along, partner!Let's head down the trail.

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haw
4.
haw
Noun

the nictitating membrane of a horse

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5.
hyah
Interjection

used in horseback riding, particularly in Western riding styles, to encourage a horse to move forward or increase its speed

Hyah, Dusty!Let's head down the trail.

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whoa
6.
whoa
Interjection

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Whoa, that was unexpected!

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7.
hoosh
ta
Interjection

used to direct camels to stand, sit, or move in a certain direction

Hooshta, caravan!Let's move ahead.

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8.
proot
Interjection

used to instruct donkeys to move forward

Proot, Jasper!Let's head down the path.

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come by
9.
come by
Verb

to visit or stop by a place for a brief period

Feel free to come by my office if you have any questions.

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hike
10.
hike
Noun

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

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11.
yoicks
Interjection

used in foxhunting to urge the hounds to pursue the fox or to signal excitement during the hunt

Yoicks, hounds!The fox is on the run!

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12.
mush
Noun

a journey by dogsled

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