bucking bronco
The term "bucking bronco" originates from rodeo culture, describing a horse that resists being ridden by bucking. It is also used metaphorically to describe an uncontrollable person or situation.
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Definition
B2Animal Behavior
(general)A wild horse that resists being ridden by jumping and kicking.
Example
- The cowboy struggled to stay on the bucking bronco.
B2Rodeo
(technical)A horse trained to buck off riders during a competitive event.
Example
- He won the rodeo by staying on the bucking bronco for the full eight seconds.
C1Metaphorical
(informal)A spirited or uncontrollable person.
Example
- Dealing with him is like trying to ride a bucking bronco.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bucking bronco":