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Topic: Culture

bullfight

IPA: /ˈbʊlfaɪt/

KK: /ˈbʊlfaɪt/

noun

Definition: A public event where a bull is fought by a matador, often involving traditional moves and ending with the bull being killed, mainly seen in Spain and some Latin American countries.

Example: The bullfight attracted many tourists who wanted to experience the traditional Spanish culture.

bullfighter

IPA: /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtə/

KK: /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who fights bulls, especially in a traditional Spanish event where they try to show their skill and bravery.

Example: The bullfighter performed with great skill and confidence in the arena.

bullfighting

IPA: /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʊlˌfaɪtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A traditional sport mainly found in Spain and Mexico where a person, called a matador, confronts and often kills a bull in a public arena.

Example: Bullfighting is a controversial sport that attracts many spectators each year.

bumpkinly

IPA: /ˈbʌmp.kɪn.li/

KK: /ˈbʌmpkɪnli/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is unsophisticated or lacking in social graces, often in a way that is typical of someone from a rural background.

Example: His bumpkinly manners made it clear he was not used to city life.

bunfight

IPA: /ˈbʌnfaɪt/

KK: /bʌnfaɪt/

noun

Definition: A formal and friendly gathering, often involving tea, organized by a group to celebrate a special occasion or held annually.

Example: The community held a bunfight to celebrate the anniversary of the local charity.

bunk

IPA: /bʌŋk/

KK: /bʌŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go to sleep or to bed, often in a shared sleeping space like a bunk bed.

Example: After a long day, I decided to bunk early and get some rest.

noun

Definition: A type of bed that is often stacked on top of another bed, or a place where someone sleeps, especially in a shared space.

Example: The children slept in the bunk beds during their camping trip.

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone a place to sleep, usually in a shared space like a dormitory or camp.

Example: The camp will bunk all the children in large tents during the summer.

bunraku

IPA: /bʌnˈrɑːkuː/

KK: /bʌnˈrɑːkuː/

noun

Definition: A traditional style of theater from Japan that uses large puppets operated by puppeteers, often accompanied by a narrator who voices the characters.

Example: Bunraku is a unique form of Japanese puppetry that captivates audiences with its intricate performances.

burgher

IPA: /ˈbɜːrɡər/

KK: /ˈbɜrɡər/

noun

Definition: A person who is a citizen or resident of a town or city, especially in medieval Europe, often belonging to the middle class.

Example: The burgher was proud of his family's long history in the town.

burial

IPA: /ˈbɛr.i.əl/

KK: /ˈbɜr.i.əl/

noun

Definition: The act of placing a dead body in the ground or in a grave.

Example: The burial took place in the local cemetery.

burka

IPA: /ˈbɜːrkə/

KK: /ˈbɜr.kə/

noun

Definition: A loose-fitting garment that covers the entire body and face, typically worn by some Muslim women in public to maintain modesty.

Example: She wore a burka while walking in the market to adhere to her cultural traditions.

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