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Bucks has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

plural of buck

"He polished his new pair of bucks before heading out to the interview."

2

Casual oxford shoes made of buckskin, often white or a neutral colour.

In plain English: Bucks is another word for dollars that people use when talking about money.

"He paid five bucks for his lunch at the diner."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of buck

"The deer bucks when he senses danger approaching from above."

In plain English: To buck means to jump up and kick your legs around wildly, usually because you are scared or angry.

"The company will buck traditional marketing strategies to reach younger customers."

Proper Noun
1

Abbreviation of Buckinghamshire (in postal addresses)

"The parcel was addressed to 123 High Street, SL6 8AB, Bucks."

Example Sentences
"He paid five bucks for his lunch at the diner." noun
"He paid two hundred bucks for the new car tires." noun
"The local charity raised thousands of bucks during the gala event." noun
"She counted her hard-earned bucks before buying groceries." noun
"The company will buck traditional marketing strategies to reach younger customers." verb
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Origin

The word likely comes from either an altered version of the German Buchs (boxwood) or as a name derived from the surname Buck. It entered English usage primarily to refer to male deer, which were sometimes hunted with boxwood sticks used for marking them.

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