Meaning & Definition of word "Buck"

Buck

/bʌk/

1. a male deer.
- Example: The hunter spotted a buck grazing in the meadow.
2. a dollar.
- Example: I only have five bucks left in my wallet.
3. a young man.
- Example: He's just a buck trying to make his way in the world.

1. to leap or jump; to rear up.
- Example: The horse began to buck, throwing the rider off.
2. to resist or oppose.
- Example: She decided to buck the trend and wear something different.

Middle English 'boc', meaning male deer

buck up:

To cheer up or become more positive.

buck the trend:

To do something that is contrary to the prevailing trend.

passing the buck:

To evade responsibility by passing it to someone else.

bucks:

Plural form referring to multiple dollars.

bucking:

Engaging in the action of jumping or leaping.

Meaning: Money or cash.

Example Sentence: I just found a few bucks in my jacket.

Meaning: To oppose or resist.

Example Sentence: He’s always bucking the rules at work.