bucko

American  

[buhk-oh] / ˈbʌk oʊ /

noun

plural

buckoes

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

2. British Slang. a swaggering fellow.

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bucko British  

/ ˈbʌkəʊ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bucko

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

Example Sentences

Where now are the bucko mates of yesteryear?

From Time Magazine Archive

It's about a lovable but deplorable young Midlands bucko back in England's border-war time, a good tale withal but not on the same counter with mature Kaye- Smithiana.

From Time Magazine Archive

Reb's "future Scotsman" is a fairly fantastic bucko named Jack, who believed himself to be an Irishman until he was 20 and played the part to the Abbey Theater hilt.

From Time Magazine Archive

A bucko mate an’ a skipper too; Hooray, my boys, we’re home’ard bound!’”

From The Great White Tribe in Filipinia by Gilbert, Paul T. (Paul Thomas)

"Pether," said Officer Gaffney, "you stay here and mind the beat like a good bucko, while I stroll down to ninety-sivin wid Mrs. Finn."

From The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales by Connell, Richard