Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Bucking.
Bucking - as a noun
A gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
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United states author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in china (1892-1973)
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A piece of paper money worth one dollar
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A framework for holding wood that is being sawed
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Mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)
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Bucking - as a verb
To strive with determination
Example: "John is bucking for a promotion"
Move quickly and violently
Example: "The car tore down the street"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- belt along
- bucket along
- cannonball along
- hasten
- hie
- hotfoot
- pelt along
- race
- rush
- rush along
- speed
- step on it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
Example: "The young filly bucked"
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Example Sentences
"The horse was bucking wildly, trying to throw its rider off."
"The cowboy was bucking hay bales onto the truck."
"She was bucking the trend and starting her own business."
"He was bucking against the system, demanding change."
"The hiker had a hard time bucking the strong headwinds."
Word Game Points
Is BUCKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bucking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BUCKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is BUCKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bucking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBUCKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is BUCKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bucking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBUCKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
