buck

[bʌk]

buck Definition

• 1. the male of some antlered animals, such as deer and antelopes
• 2. a dollar (informal)
• 3. to resist or oppose (something) in a determined way

Using buck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The buck stood still, staring at us.

• Example

  I need to save up a few more bucks before I can buy that new phone.

• Example

  She decided to buck the trend and start her own business.

• Example

  He tried to buck the system, but it was too entrenched.

buck Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for buck

• dollar
• oppose
• male deer
• stag
• resist

Phrases with buck

• pass the buck

  to shift responsibility or blame to someone else

  Example

  He always tries to pass the buck when something goes wrong.

• make a fast buck

  to make money quickly and often dishonestly

  Example

  He's not interested in building a career; he just wants to make a fast buck.

• the buck stops here

  the responsibility for a decision or problem lies with the person in charge

  Example

  As CEO, the buck stops with me.

Origins of buck

from Old English 'bucc', meaning 'male deer'

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Summary: buck in Brief

The term 'buck' [bʌk] has multiple meanings. It can refer to the male of some antlered animals, such as deer and antelopes. It can also mean a dollar (informal). As a verb, it means to resist or oppose (something) in a determined way. The phrase 'pass the buck' means to shift responsibility or blame to someone else, while 'make a fast buck' means to make money quickly and often dishonestly. 'The buck stops here' is an idiom that means the responsibility for a decision or problem lies with the person in charge.