buck — a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌk/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather made his first buck selling lemonade, and now he owns a beverage empire.
- The bronco bucked so hard that even the cowboy's hat decided to quit and fly away.
- She always bucks authority, which is why she became her own boss.
buck
NOUN[/bʌk/]
a male deer, rabbit, or antelope
a large male deer with magnificent antlers stands proudly on a small hill, surveying his territory. His chest is puffed out as he displays his strength and dominance to other forest animals. A smaller female deer looks up at him admiringly from below while a young fawn stays close by her side. Several rabbits and squirrels scatter respectfully as the powerful male asserts his presence in the woodland clearing. a male deer demonstrating his role as the dominant buck of the forest
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bucca' meaning male goat, related to Germanic languages. The slang meaning 'dollar' comes from 19th century America when deer skins (buckskins) were used as units of trade.
Breakdown
buck (male animal/deer skin) - originally referred to male goats, later extended to male deer, then to their valuable hides used as currency
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📝Examples
“My grandfather made his first buck selling lemonade, and now he owns a beverage empire.”
“The bronco bucked so hard that even the cowboy's hat decided to quit and fly away.”
“She always bucks authority, which is why she became her own boss.”
“The young buck thought he could impress the does with his fancy antlers, but they were more interested in his personality.”
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