noun

bucky

BUH-kee

Bucky (noun) means (slang) A gun, especially a handgun. Example: “He kept a bucky tucked under the counter for protection.”

noun

(slang) A gun, especially a handgun.

"He kept a bucky tucked under the counter for protection."

name

A nickname for someone named Buck, or a given name in its own right.

"Everyone in town just called him Bucky."

How to use bucky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang for a gun; also a common nickname, most famously associated with the fictional character Bucky Barnes.

Word forms

buckies plural

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Etymology

Derived from "buckshot," shortened and turned into slang for a firearm.

Rhymes for bucky

lucky mucky yucky ducky sucky plucky Chucky unlucky

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bucky” mean?

The word “bucky” means (slang) A gun, especially a handgun. In plain terms, slang for a gun; also a common nickname, most famously associated with the fictional character Bucky Barnes.

How do you pronounce “bucky”?

“Bucky” is pronounced BUH-kee (/ˈbʌki/ in IPA).

How do you use “bucky” in a sentence?

Here is “bucky” used in a sentence: “He kept a bucky tucked under the counter for protection.”

What part of speech is “bucky”?

Depending on how it is used, “bucky” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “bucky” have?

“Bucky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (slang) A gun, especially a handgun.