buckish
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- buckishly adverb
- buckishness noun
Etymology
Origin of buckish
Example Sentences
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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
The ponies are very buckish and can scarcely be held in at exercise; it seems certain that they feel the return of daylight.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon
I was feeling rather extra buckish myself and that didn't improve matters.
From Mr. Standfast by Buchan, John
I've made him as neat as a new pin this morning, and he says the Bishop will think him too buckish by half.
From Scenes of Clerical Life by Eliot, George
The ponies look very well and all are reported to be very buckish.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon
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