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What does bucks mean?
The most common informal word for dollars.
"Can you spot me twenty bucks till Friday?"
Origin
American slang since 1856; likely from buckskins (deer hides) used as frontier currency, attested from 1748.
Frequently asked questions
What does bucks mean?
It's the most common informal word for dollars — 'twenty bucks' means twenty dollars.
Why are dollars called bucks?
The term likely comes from buckskins (deer hides), which were used as trade currency on the American frontier.
How old is the slang 'buck' for a dollar?
It's been American slang since around 1856, with the buckskin trade sense attested from 1748.
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