noun
bucking
BUH-kihng
Bucking (noun) means the act of a horse or other animal jumping with an arched back and kicking its hind legs. Example: “The rodeo rider struggled to stay on through the bucking.”
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The act of a horse or other animal jumping with an arched back and kicking its hind legs.
"The rodeo rider struggled to stay on through the bucking."
How to use bucking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe violent kicking motion an animal, especially a horse, makes when trying to throw off a rider.
Common pairings
bucking bronco
violent bucking
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Word forms
- Plural
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Rhymes for bucking
fucking
ducking
sucking
tucking
Mucking
clucking
trucking
plucking
chucking
cocksucking
bloodsucking
motherfucking
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bucking” mean?
The word “bucking” means the act of a horse or other animal jumping with an arched back and kicking its hind legs. In plain terms, the violent kicking motion an animal, especially a horse, makes when trying to throw off a rider.
How do you pronounce “bucking”?
“Bucking” is pronounced BUH-kihng (/ˈbʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bucking” in a sentence?
Here is “bucking” used in a sentence: “The rodeo rider struggled to stay on through the bucking.”
What part of speech is “bucking”?
“Bucking” is a noun.
