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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe violent kicking motion an animal, especially a horse, makes when trying to throw off a rider.

Common pairings

bucking bronco violent bucking

Word forms

buckings plural

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Rhymes for bucking

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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.