bronc
word
Definition
A 'bronc' is a wild or untrained horse, especially one used in rodeos for riding competitions.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in US and Canadian English related to rodeo sports. Often in the phrases 'bareback bronc riding' and 'saddle bronc'. Very informal and regional; rarely used outside of Western/cowboy contexts.
Spanish: caballo salvaje - bronco (rodeo)Portuguese (BR): cavalo selvagem (rodeo) - broncoPortuguese (PT): cavalo selvagem (rodeo) - broncoChinese (Simplified): 野马（牛仔竞技用）Chinese (Traditional): 野馬（牛仔競技用）Hindi: जंगली घोड़ा (रोडियो)Arabic: حصان بري (في مسابقات الرووديو)
Example Sentences
The cowboy tried to ride the bronc at the rodeo.
basic
A bronc is hard to control because it is wild.
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The bronc bucked the rider off after a few seconds.
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He’s the champion in saddle bronc riding this year.
natural
Don’t mess with that old bronc—he’s got a mean streak.
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It takes real skill to stay on a bucking bronc for eight seconds.
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