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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

The U.S. and Indian markets bucked the trend, with sales rising 0.3% and 8.5%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

They have bucked up, buttercup, and look at them now.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The wind bucked up, shifted once, and then again, and set the buoys out in the Kennebec bowing toward him.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt

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