Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Buck.
How to pronounce buck:
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Buck - as a noun
A gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
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United states author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in china (1892-1973)
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A piece of paper money worth one dollar
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A framework for holding wood that is being sawed
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Mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope)
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Buck - as a verb
To strive with determination
Example: "John is bucking for a promotion"
Move quickly and violently
Example: "The car tore down the street"
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- belt along
- bucket along
- cannonball along
- hasten
- hie
- hotfoot
- pelt along
- race
- rush
- rush along
- speed
- step on it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
Example: "The young filly bucked"
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Example Sentences
"He had a wad of dollar bills in his pocket, but not a single buck."
"The hunter shot a buck in the forest."
"I need to earn an extra buck to pay my bills."
"She made a quick buck by selling her old clothes online."
"The cowboy rode into town on his trusty buck."
Word Game Points
Is BUCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, buck is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BUCK has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BUCK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, buck is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBUCK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is BUCK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, buck is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBUCK has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
