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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

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

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The French CAC 40 bucked the continental trend, rising 0.4% as energy group Engie jumped 6.8% after announcing a deal to buy a key U.K. electricity distributor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Her horses bucked and snapped their silvery fangs.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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