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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.”

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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 notes

In plain EnglishRodeo slang for a wild or unbroken horse — short for "bronco."

Common pairings
bucking bronc ride a bronc

Word forms

broncs plural

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Etymology

A clipped form of "bronco."

bronco broncho

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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.

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