bucked

[buhkt]

adjective

British Informal.

1. happy; elated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bucked¹

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

Example Sentences

There has also been a decline in church attendance, though London has to some extent bucked that trend.

From BBC

I bucked the trend and mashed garlic and tomato together on that airy, comfortably salty focaccia.

From Salon

But coffee shops bucked this trend, with visits up 3% over the same period.

From BBC

She has frequently bucked her party in the state legislature, including votes on several high-profile bills.

From Salon

Now Brentford, Bournemouth and Brighton are the shining examples of clubs who have bucked the trend of yo-yoing between the Premier League and Championship, with recruitment models the envy of many clubs.

From BBC

Related Words

• animated 
• bright 
• buoyant 
• cheery 
• chipper 
• chirpy 
• effervescent 
• enthusiastic 
• good-natured 
• happy 
• jaunty 
• jolly 
• joyful 
• lighthearted 
• lively 
• merry 
• optimistic 
• peppy 
• perky 
• pleasant