buckish
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- buckishly adverb
- buckishness noun
Etymology
Origin of buckish
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
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