"Donkeys" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the fact that a donkey is typically depicted as a clumsy animal with a lack of intelligence (evident in terms such as ass and donkey vote), in comparison to a horse which is depicted as a strong and powerful companion animal. A bronco is a bucking horse. Head templates: {{head|en|proper noun}} Donkeys
  1. (Australia, rugby league, informal, humorous, sometimes mildly derogatory) the Brisbane Broncos (a rugby league club based in Brisbane, Australia) Wikipedia link: Brisbane Broncos, bucking horse Tags: Australia, derogatory, humorous, informal, mildly, sometimes Categories (topical): Rugby league
    Sense id: en-Donkeys-en-noun-XapC3K11 Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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