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'.

单词	proppy
释义	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 (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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