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buckish

American  
[buhk-ish] / ˈbʌk ɪʃ /

adjective

  1. impetuous; dashing.


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Origin of buckish

First recorded in 1505–15; buck 1 + -ish 1

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And if you've just had a good breakfast and feel buckish, you say, "Yes, thank you," and there you are....

From The Secret Battle by Herbert, A. P.

Even Jehu has been buckish, kicking up his heels and gambolling awkwardly.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon

He was a fine buckish young fellow, about twenty-one.

From American Scenes, and Christian Slavery A Recent Tour of Four Thousand Miles in the United States by Davies, Ebenezer

The ponies look very well and all are reported to be very buckish.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon

Tom Nagle thanked his worship, and the buckish young bricklayer was held to bail.

From Mornings at Bow Street A Selection of the Most Humorous and Entertaining Reports which Have Appeared in the 'Morning Herald' by Wight, John

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