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Bucks

buhks

Bucks (noun) means dollars; money (informal plural of "buck"). Example: “The repair job cost him a couple hundred bucks.”

noun
1
Dollars; money (informal plural of "buck").
"The repair job cost him a couple hundred bucks."
2
Casual leather shoes, traditionally made from buckskin and often in white or a pale neutral shade.
"He wore a pair of white bucks with his summer suit."

How to Use Bucks

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often just casual slang for dollars.

Common pairings
big bucks a few bucks save some bucks

Word Forms

Buckses plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Bucks” mean?

The word “Bucks” means dollars; money (informal plural of "buck"). In plain terms, most often just casual slang for dollars.

How do you pronounce “Bucks”?

“Bucks” is pronounced buhks (/bʌks/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bucks” in a sentence?

Here is “Bucks” used in a sentence: “The repair job cost him a couple hundred bucks.”

What part of speech is “Bucks”?

“Bucks” is a noun.

Is “Bucks” a common word?

“Bucks” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Bucks” have?

“Bucks” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dollars; money (informal plural of "buck").

What is the difference between bucks and dollars?

Bucks is an informal word for dollars or money, while dollars is the standard, neutral term. They refer to the same thing, but bucks is best kept to casual speech rather than formal or financial writing.

What are bucks in the sense of shoes?

Bucks are casual leather shoes traditionally made from buckskin, often in white or a pale neutral shade. The name comes from buckskin, and this footwear sense is separate from bucks meaning money.

Is it slang to say bucks for money?

Yes. Using bucks to mean dollars or money is informal slang, as in "it costs twenty bucks." In formal contexts, dollars or the relevant currency name is preferred.

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