buckjump

[ buhk-juhmp ]
/ ˈbʌkˌdʒʌmp /

verb (used without object)

(of a horse) to buck.

Origin of buckjump

First recorded in 1840–50; buck2 + jump

Words nearby buckjump

buckie, buckingham, buckingham palace, buckinghamshire, buckish, buckjump, buckjumper, buckjumping, buckland, buckle, buckle down

Example sentences from the Web for buckjumping

  • I won medals at buckjumping in Australia, and I held more than several swimming records from the quarter of a mile up.

    The Red One |Jack London

  • "Tell me about this buckjumping show Bigs mentioned," said Jerry.

    The Sweep Winner |Nat Gould

  • You mean have a real genuine show of buckjumping, and riding, in Sydney, and other places?

    The Sweep Winner |Nat Gould

British Dictionary definitions for buckjumping

buckjumping
/ (ˈbʌkˌdʒʌmpɪŋ) /

noun

Australian a competitive event for buckjumpers in a rodeo