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| buck [ buk ] |
noun (plural bucks) |
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1. male animal: a male animal of some species, including the antelope, deer, goat, kangaroo, and rabbit
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2. (plural buck or bucks) South Africa antelope or deer: an antelope or deer of either sex
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3. industry
Same as buckskin (sense 1)
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4. article made of buckskin: an object made of buckskin, e.g. a shoe
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5. virile young man: a man, especially a strong, virile, impetuous, or spirited young man
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dated informal
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6. dandy or fop: a young man who takes elaborate care to be neat and stylish
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archaic
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adjective |
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of lowest military grade: of the lowest grade within a particular military category
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| [ Old English buc "male deer," bucca "male goat" < Germanic] |
