Meaning & Definition of word "Burro"
Burro
/ˈbʊəroʊ/
noun:
- 1. A small donkey, especially one used as a pack animal in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- Example: The rancher loaded supplies onto his burro for the long journey through the mountains.
- 2. A term used to refer to an ass or a donkey in general.
- Example: Children at the petting zoo were excited to feed the burro.
Etymology
●Spanish, meaning 'donkey'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stubborn as a burro:
Refers to someone who is very stubborn.
burro cart:
A cart designed to be pulled by a burro.
Related Words
donkey:
A domesticated animal related to the horse, commonly used for labor.
mule:
A hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.
Slang Meanings of burro
Meaning: Used to refer to someone considered to be slow or dull.
● Example Sentence: Don't be such a burro; think outside the box.
Meaning: Referring humorously to someone who is stubborn.
● Example Sentence: He's acting like a total burro when he won't listen to reason.