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bucks

 

[ bʌks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

money

Bucks is a slang term for dollars, commonly used in the United States. It is often used informally to refer to money in general.

Synonyms

cash, dollars, money.

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Word Description / Examples
bucks

Informal situations. Often used in casual conversations and when talking about small to moderate amounts of money.

  • I need to borrow ten bucks for lunch.
  • This new gadget costs a few bucks.
dollars

Formal or standard term for currency in countries using the dollar. Common in business, transactions, and more formal conversations.

  • The item is priced at 50 dollars.
  • He earns a few thousand dollars a month.
cash

Used when referring to physical money in the form of bills and coins. Often used in contexts where payments are made by hand.

  • I don't have any cash on me; can I pay by card?
  • The shop only accepts cash payments.
money

General term for any form of currency. Used in both informal and formal contexts.

  • I need money to buy a new phone.
  • She saved up a lot of money for her trip.

Examples of usage

  • I need to earn some bucks to pay my bills.
  • She makes a lot of bucks working as a lawyer.
  • He offered me 50 bucks for the old book.
Context #2 | Noun

deer

Bucks is also used to refer to male deer, especially when discussing hunting or wildlife.

Synonyms

hart, male deer, stag.

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bucks

Informally used to refer to money, especially in American English. The term can also mean a male deer, but is less specific compared to 'stag' or 'hart'.

  • I need 20 bucks for the movie tickets.
  • During the hike, we saw several bucks in the forest.

Examples of usage

  • We saw a magnificent buck in the forest.
  • The hunter aimed at the buck standing in the clearing.

Translations

Translations of the word "bucks" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dólares

🇮🇳 डॉलर

🇩🇪 Dollar

🇮🇩 dolar

🇺🇦 долари

🇵🇱 dolary

🇯🇵 ドル

🇫🇷 dollars

🇪🇸 dólares

🇹🇷 dolar

🇰🇷 달러

🇸🇦 دولارات

🇨🇿 dolary

🇸🇰 doláre

🇨🇳 美元

🇸🇮 dolarji

🇮🇸 dalir

🇰🇿 доллар

🇬🇪 დოლარი

🇦🇿 dollar

🇲🇽 dólares

Etymology

The term 'bucks' as a slang for dollars originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It is believed to have come from the use of buckskins (deer hides) as a form of currency among early settlers and traders. Over time, the term evolved to simply mean dollars. As for its usage in reference to male deer, this dates back to Old English and has been used in various forms throughout history.

See also: buck, bucket, buckler.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,317, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.