Sawbuck: meaning, definitions and examples

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sawbuck

 

[ หˆsษ”หหŒbสŒk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

American slang

A sawbuck is a colloquial term for a ten-dollar bill in the United States. The origin of the term is believed to connect to the old-fashioned sawbucks used to hold a saw in place while it was used. It is especially popular in casual conversation and among those involved in gambling or tipping, where the use of slang terms for money is common. The word has a playful and informal tone, often used among friends or in less formal settings.

Synonyms

Franklin, ten-dollar bill, tenner

Examples of usage

  • I just won a sawbuck in poker last night.
  • Can you lend me a sawbuck until payday?
  • The meal cost me a sawbuck, and it was worth every penny.
  • He handed me a sawbuck for helping him out.
  • I found a sawbuck on the street!

Translations

Translations of the word "sawbuck" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น serra de dois pรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stรณล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒฏใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์šฐ๋ฒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆุจูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ฏๆœจๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sawbuck

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sawbuck

Etymology

The term 'sawbuck' originated in the United States in the early 1900s. It is a playful slang that draws a connection between money and the sawbuck, a device used to hold logs in place for sawing. The sawbuck itself often had an appearance that resembles the Roman numeral 'X', which is also significant because 'X' is associated with the number ten. This connection makes sense, as 'sawbuck' has become synonymous with ten-dollar bills over time. The first recorded use of 'sawbuck' in reference to currency appears in the early 20th century, particularly within the context of casual conversations among American soldiers during World War I, who used the term alongside other slang to describe their experiences and transactions. Over the decades, it became a widely recognized and accepted term in American slang, evoking a sense of camaraderie and informal communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,690, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.