noun
bronc
Bronc (noun) means a short form of "bronco"; an unbroken or wild horse. Example: “The cowboy tried to stay on the bucking bronc for eight seconds.”
noun
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A short form of "bronco"; an unbroken or wild horse.
"The cowboy tried to stay on the bucking bronc for eight seconds."
How to use bronc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRodeo slang for a wild or unbroken horse — short for "bronco."
Common pairings
bucking bronc
ride a bronc
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Word forms
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Etymology
A clipped form of "bronco."
Synonyms
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bronco
broncho
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bronc” mean?
The word “bronc” means a short form of "bronco"; an unbroken or wild horse. In plain terms, rodeo slang for a wild or unbroken horse — short for "bronco.".
How do you use “bronc” in a sentence?
Here is “bronc” used in a sentence: “The cowboy tried to stay on the bucking bronc for eight seconds.”
What part of speech is “bronc”?
“Bronc” is a noun.
What is the meaning of bronc?
"bronc" (noun) means a short form of "bronco"; an unbroken or wild horse.
