pony and trap

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Meaning · English

Of little worth; crap.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The hospital was pony. The nurses didn't seem to know what they were doing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pony and trap” mean?

Of little worth; crap.

Is “pony and trap” formal or informal?

pony and trap is generally slang.