bucked Definition
- 1past and past participle of buck
- 2to resist or oppose obstinately; object strongly
- 3to throw or attempt to throw (a rider or pack) by bucking
- 4to charge against forcefully; butt
- 5to move or operate in an abrupt, jerky manner
Using bucked: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bucked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He bucked at the suggestion.
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The horse bucked and threw the rider.
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The bull bucked against the cowboy.
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The engine bucked and stalled.
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The stock market bucked the trend.
bucked Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with bucked
buck up
to become encouraged or cheerful
Example
Come on, buck up! Things will get better soon.
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He always passes the buck when something goes wrong.
Example
He's been bucking for a promotion for months now.
Summary: bucked in Brief
'Bucked' [bʌkt] is the past tense and past participle of 'buck'. It means to resist or oppose obstinately, throw or attempt to throw a rider or pack by bucking, charge against forcefully, or move or operate in an abrupt, jerky manner. Examples include 'The horse bucked and threw the rider.' and 'The engine bucked and stalled.' Phrases include 'buck up,' meaning to become encouraged or cheerful, and 'pass the buck,' meaning to shift responsibility or blame to someone else.
