verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Of a horse, to jump upwards with arched back and head down in an attempt to throw its rider. Australia
2. 2
   To take part in a competition where riders attempt to stay on a horse that jumps in this way. Australia

Synonyms

All synonyms

bounceboundbuckcaprioleclearhop

Etymology

From buck + jump.

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