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mutton busting

noun

Etymology

From mutton (“sheep”) + busting (“turning an animal into a beast of burden”), modeled on the phrase bronco busting.

Definitions

  1. A form of entertainment, akin to bull riding, where young children compete to hold onto…

    A form of entertainment, akin to bull riding, where young children compete to hold onto the back of sheep for as long as possible.

    • See all these sheep over there? All those kids are gonna be racing. […] What's this called again? Mutton busting. Mutton busting?
    • But mutton busting quickly caught on and is now a staple at rodeos and fairs around the country, and even overseas, despite occasional opposition from animal rights groups.

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