Plural of bronc; wild or partially wild horses, especially those used in rodeos or found on ranches in the American West.
Shortened form of 'bronco,' which comes from Spanish 'bronco' (rough, wild). The shortened 'bronc' form became standard in American English, especially in rodeo and cowboy culture.
When you shorten 'bronco' to 'bronc,' you're not just making it easier to say—you're using insider language that marks you as part of the cowboy/rodeo world. Rodeo folks say 'broncs,' while tourists might say 'broncos,' and the locals notice!
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