buck
word
/ˈbək/
buhk
/bˈʌk/
buhk
Definition
A buck is an informal word for a dollar in American English. It can also mean a male deer or other male animal such as a rabbit in some contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, learners will hear 'buck' meaning 'dollar' in casual American speech: 'ten bucks', 'a few bucks'. The animal meaning is less common in everyday conversation. Don't confuse this word with the verb 'buck', which can mean to resist or to move suddenly and forcefully.
Spanish: dólar (coloquial) - ciervo machoPortuguese (BR): dólar (informal) - veado machoPortuguese (PT): dólar (informal) - veado machoChinese (Simplified): 美元（口语）- 公鹿Chinese (Traditional): 美元（口語）- 公鹿Hindi: डॉलर (बोलचाल) - नर हिरनArabic: دولار (عامية) - ذكر الأيلBengali: ডলার - পুরুষ হরিণRussian: бакс - самец (оленя, кролика и т.д.)Japanese: ドル（俗語） - オス鹿Vietnamese: đô la (thông tục) - hươu đựcKorean: 달러(속어) - 숫사슴Turkish: dolar (argo) - erkek geyikUrdu: ڈالر (عام بول چال) - نر ہرنIndonesian: dolar (informal) - rusa jantan
Example Sentences
This sandwich costs five bucks.
basic
He found a buck in the forest.
basic
I only have one buck left.
basic
Can you lend me ten bucks until tomorrow?
natural
I spent a few bucks on coffee and snacks.
natural
That old chair cost me twenty bucks at a yard sale.
natural