Bucks
5 synonyms for Bucks, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Dollars; money (informal plural of "buck").
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dollars
greenbacks
How to use Bucks
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
big bucks
a few bucks
save some bucks
Etymology
Probably either an altered spelling of German Buchs or a patronymic form of Buck.
Full origin of Bucks →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.
