bucking
word · lemma: buck
Definition
'Bucking' mainly means a horse or animal jumping and kicking its back legs, often to throw off a rider. It can also mean resisting or going against rules or trends.
Usage & Nuances
Used literally for animals, especially horses and bulls. Figuratively, 'bucking the trend/system' means going against what is normal or expected. Rarely used for people directly, except in the idiomatic sense. Often found in rodeo or ranch contexts.
Example Sentences
The wild horse started bucking when the rider tried to get on.
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The bull was bucking wildly in the arena.
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Sometimes young animals start bucking for fun.
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Even as a new employee, she's always bucking tradition at work.
natural
He kept bucking the system, so management got frustrated.
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My plans for the weekend kept bucking my family's expectations.
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