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buck1

 
pronunciation:
buhk
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a fully grown male of certain animal species such as the deer, goat, rabbit, and sheep.
The buck had a large rack of antlers.
 
definition 2: a man who is or considers himself to be exceptionally virile or dashing.
Why aren't you dancing with one of these handsome young bucks?
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part of speech: adjective
definition: of the lowest grade or rank in a particular military category.
a buck private
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