Bucking: meaning, definitions and examples
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bucking
[ หbสkษชล ]
physical action
Bucking refers to the action of an animal, particularly a horse, jumping upwards and kicking its legs outward. This behavior is often seen in rodeos where the animal attempts to throw off a rider. It can also describe anything that leans or moves abruptly in an upward or sudden manner. The term can be used in various contexts, such as in mechanics or to describe a sudden resistant motion.
Synonyms
jumping, kicking, leaping, rearing
Examples of usage
- The horse started bucking after the rider mounted.
- A bucking bronco is a popular event in rodeos.
- The truck began bucking on the rough terrain.
- He managed to stay on the bucking bull for the full eight seconds.
action description
As a noun, bucking refers to the action or instance of bucking. This term is often used to describe events in rodeo settings, where riders attempt to stay on bucking animals. It can also represent challenges or difficulty in a task that metaphorically feels like trying to maintain balance on a bucking horse.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bucking of the horse made it difficult for her to stay in the saddle.
- He enjoyed the excitement of bucking during the competition.
- The bucking caused several riders to fall off.
- After several rounds of bucking, he finally found his rhythm.
Translations
Translations of the word "bucking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sacudindo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bucking
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergetar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะฐัะบะธ
- ัะธะฒะพะบ
- ะฑัะธะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ bucking
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท bucking
๐ช๐ธ bucking
๐น๐ท bucking
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒํน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฒุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ bucking
๐ธ๐ฐ bucking
๐จ๐ณ ้ข ็ฐธ
๐ธ๐ฎ bucking
๐ฎ๐ธ bucking
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bucking
๐ฒ๐ฝ bucking
Etymology
The word 'bucking' is derived from the verb 'buck', which dates back to the early 19th century. Its origins can be traced to the practice of rodeo and the behavior of bucking horses, where the term was used to describe the way horses would kick and jump to throw off riders. 'Buck' itself may have connections to the Middle English term 'bukken', which means to strike or butt, leading to the modern interpretation as a sudden, jerky motion often associated with animals. As rodeo became more popular in American culture, the term 'bucking' became enshrined in sport vocabulary, demonstrating a blend of playful defiance and physical challenge. Over time, it has evolved and is now utilized in various contexts beyond animal behavior, reflecting more abstract notions of struggle and resistance.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,286, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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