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bucking bronco

noun

Simple meaning

A wild horse that is vicious and difficult or impossible to break in.

Pronunciation

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buhkihngbrahngkoh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbʌkɪŋbˈɹɑŋkoʊ

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A wild horse that is vicious and difficult or impossible to break in

  2. A wild or untamed horse, characteristically difficult to ride.

  3. A mechanical bull in the form of a horse.

  4. by extension

    A spirited or uncontrollable person.

  5. humorous

    A supposed sexual position that involves the man telling the woman something disagreeable during sex (e.g. that he has a sexually transmitted disease, or prefers another woman), causing her to struggle or lash out.

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This meaning: A wild horse that is vicious and difficult or impossible to break in

Used this way, bucking bronco is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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