buckie
noun
a whelk or its shell
buckie
1 British
/ ˈbʌkɪ /
noun
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a whelk or its shell
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a lively or boisterous person, esp a youngster
Buckie
2
British
/ ˈbʌkɪ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of buckie
related to Latin buc ( c ) inum whelk, from buc ( c ) ina trumpet, horn
Example Sentences
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And there may be a handle somewhaur o' the richt side o' ye for some saft-hertit angel to lay han' upo' and gie ye a lift whaur ye ill deserve to gang, ye thrawn buckie!
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
He is a devil's buckie, and I advise you to follow my example, Miss McQueen, and capitulate.
From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
"To ca the sowl oot o' the wame o' the deil's buckie o' him," said a limping ostler.
From Alec Forbes of Howglen by MacDonald, George
“The huzzy Beenie—the jaud Eppie—the deil's buckie of a callant!—Another plate gane—they'll break me out of house and ha'!”
From St. Ronan's Well by Scott, Walter, Sir
The crab and lobster haunt in the crevices; and limpets, mussels, and the white buckie abound.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
The port of Buckie on the Moray Firth is now used as a base for vessels supplying the windfarms.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2023
As a teenager, Imboden left the esteemed Buckie Leach for former Olympian Jed Dupree.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2018
Mason, from Buckie, Moray, has so many allergies that he cannot go to soft play areas or the cinema.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2017
A plaque will also be unveiled to commemorate Private George McIntosh, who was one of the regiment's VC recipients, and is buried in Buckie.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2017
A foil coach at the club, Buckie, saw me on one of these days and pulled me aside.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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