Definition

A person who trains wild horses to be ridden by breaking them in.

Example

The broncobuster skillfully tamed the wild horse during the rodeo.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new broncobuster in town?

Yeah, I saw him at the rodeo last weekend, he was amazing!

I can’t believe how skilled a broncobuster has to be to handle those wild horses.

Totally! It takes a lot of courage and talent to do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Broncobuster is formed from "bronco" (from Spanish "bronco", meaning rough or wild) and "buster" (from the verb "bust", meaning to break or burst). The term refers to someone who breaks or tames a wild horse.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person who 'breaks' ('buster') a 'wild horse' ('bronco') — that's what a broncobuster does.

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