CEFR C1

buck

verb

Meaning

To (of a horse or other quadruped) suddenly throw up its head and arch its back, typically to try to dislodge a rider.

Examples

The inexperienced rider struggled to stay on the bucking bronco.
The horse bucked violently, sending the cowboy flying.

Synonyms: rear, jolt, lurch, pitch

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buck (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bʌk/

Definition

To (of a horse or other quadruped) suddenly throw up its head and arch its back, typically to try to dislodge a rider.

Examples

The inexperienced rider struggled to stay on the bucking bronco.
The horse bucked violently, sending the cowboy flying.

How to Use buck

buck up (phrasal verb): To cheer up or become more cheerful and energetic. — "He needs to buck up and face the challenge."
buck the trend (idiom): To act in a way that is contrary to the usual way of behaving or thinking. — "Despite the economic downturn, the company managed to buck the trend and increase sales."
buck the system (idiom): To resist or defy established rules, norms, or authority. — "She was always someone who would buck the system to achieve her goals."

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