buck
Pronunciation: [bʌk]
Context: "money"
(noun) a common way to talk about dollars, which is money in the United States. When someone says 'a buck', they mean one dollar.
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I found a buck on the sidewalk.
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I can't believe I lost a whole buck at the store.
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Do you have a buck I can borrow?
Context: "resistance"
(verb) to resist or oppose something. It's like when you don’t want to do what someone else wants you to do.
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He decided to buck the trend and start his own business.
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She didn’t buck against her parents’ rules this time.
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Are you going to buck the system again?
Context: "animals"
(noun) a male deer or goat. This is the term for the male of some animals, especially when they are young and strong.
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We saw a big buck in the forest during our hike.
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I didn't see a single buck on my trip; only does were around.
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How many bucks have you spotted in the area?
Context: "games"
(noun) a term used in some games for a male player, especially in sports like basketball or football.
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The new buck on the basketball team is really talented.
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The other team didn't have a strong buck this season.
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Who is the best buck on your team?