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Definition of Buck

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Definition: Dropping the head down while the hind legs lift off of the ground. Can be a reaction to being startled or hurt, belligerence, or a lack of exercise.
Pronunciation: b u k (short u sound)
Also Known As: slang: pitch
Examples:
The rider was tossed off when the horse began to buck.

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