Definitions

1. noun

a male deer, especially a young one in its first year of life

“The buck leapt effortlessly over the small stream.”

2. noun

the male of certain animals, such as antelopes or goats

“The buck of the antelope herd was majestic in its strength.”

3. noun

a unit of currency in South Africa, equal to one hundred cents

“The price of the meal was fifty rands, or five hundred bucks.”

4. verb

to resist or defy authority, often in a bold or courageous manner

“The prisoner bucked the system by refusing to cooperate with the authorities.”

5. verb

to jerk or move suddenly, often in a violent or uncontrolled manner

“The horse bucked under the rider’s weight.”

6. verb

to be stubborn or uncooperative, often in a playful or teasing manner

“The child bucked at his mother’s attempt to put him in his bed.”

7. verb

to reject or refuse something, often in a bold or courageous manner

“The employee bucked the company’s proposal for a new project.”

8. interjection

a loud, sudden exclamation, often of surprise or excitement

“Buck! The horse just jumped over the fence!”

9. noun

a person who is considered to be a challenge or a problem, often due to their behavior or attitude

“The buck stops with the manager, who needs to resolve the issue.”