👉 Trotty is a term used in various contexts, but it most commonly refers to a small animal with a short body and long tail that is often associated with riding. It is also known as a "mule," which is a type of horse. The term was popularized by the 19th-century illustrator Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who used trotty as part of his illustrations in his famous novel "The Magic Flute."