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Synonyms

bucked

American  
[buhkt] / bʌkt /

adjective

British Informal.

  1. happy; elated.

Etymology

Origin of bucked

First recorded in 1905–10; buck 2 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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"This really bucked that trend and caused selective reduction of fat in that visceral compartment."

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Goldman’s stock has bucked the weakness in the financial sector, rising 3.3% in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The Hong Kong firm, which also runs Joe Tsai’s family office, has bucked the tough fundraising environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

However, Dan said some coastal areas had bucked the wider Welsh trend.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

He bought another rifle and a pistol and he and Janie bucked each other as to who was the best shot with Janie ranking him always with the rifle.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

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