bucko

American  

[buhk-oh] / ˈbʌk oʊ /

noun

plural

buckoes

1. Chiefly Irish English. young fellow; chap; young companion.

2. British Slang. a swaggering fellow.

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bucko British  

/ ˈbʌkəʊ /

noun

1. a lively young fellow: often a term of address

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Etymology

Origin of bucko

First recorded in 1880–85; buck ¹ + -o

Example Sentences

Boisture had been a scout for Patriots GM Bucko Kilroy, who was Cowboys GM from 1965-70.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

At an initial hearing earlier in the day, Sergeant Webb, 37, pleaded not guilty and was denied release on bond, said his lawyer, Elizabeth Bucko.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2020

Philadelphia’s Bucko Kilroy recovers a fumble on the 17-yard line in the fourth period, and Steve Van Buren later scores from the 5.

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2019

When the playoffs wrapped up, the Stanley Cup belonged to a Detroit team featuring one American among 21 Canadians with names like Hec and Mud and Bucko.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2017

Best place to talk is in the middle of a crowd, as old Bucko Tom used to say.

From The Pirate Shark by Arting, Fred J.