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bucko

[buhk-oh]

noun

plural

buckoes 
  1. Chiefly Irish English.,  young fellow; chap; young companion.

  2. British Slang.,  a swaggering fellow.



bucko

/ ˈbʌkəʊ /

noun

  1. a lively young fellow: often a term of address

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bucko1

First recorded in 1880–85; buck 1 + -o
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Example Sentences

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The remaining list of coaches/contributors: television executive and producer Roone Arledge; coach Don Coryell; front-office executive Frank “Bucko” Kilroy; coach Buddy Parker; coach Dan Reeves; Steelers vice president Art Rooney Jr.; coach Clark Shaughnessy; and long-time executive John Wooten.

Boisture had been a scout for Patriots GM Bucko Kilroy, who was Cowboys GM from 1965-70.

Authorities said the attack seemed to be a random act of violence and an attorney for Webb, Elizabeth Bucko, has said the Green Beret may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

At an initial hearing earlier in the day, Sergeant Webb, 37, pleaded not guilty and was denied release on bond, said his lawyer, Elizabeth Bucko.

Ms. Bucko said there was some indication that Sergeant Webb had post-traumatic stress disorder or a brain injury, but she could not confirm that until after he had been evaluated by a doctor.

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