buckish

American  

[buhk-ish] / ˈbʌk ɪʃ /

adjective

1. impetuous; dashing.

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Other Word Forms

• buckishly adverb
• buckishness noun

Etymology

Origin of buckish

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

Example Sentences

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

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

He appeared to be highly satisfied with the efforts of his hair-dressers to make him look decent, and it must be confessed that he made a very buckish appearance.

From A Narrative of the Expedition to Dongola and Sennaar Under the Command of His Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken by Order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt, By An American In The Service Of The Viceroy by English, George Bethune

I was feeling rather extra buckish myself and that didn't improve matters.

From Mr. Standfast by Buchan, John

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

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.