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Bucks

American  
[buhks] / bʌks /

noun

  1. another name for Buckinghamshire.

Bucks British  
/ bʌks /

abbreviation

  1. Buckinghamshire

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The Bucks discussed with him an advisory role in the organization, but Rivers is taking his time deciding what to do next.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The Bucks floundered without him and the coach paid the price.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Do you have a story suggestion for Beds, Herts or Bucks?

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Thursday's trade deadline passed with Antetokounmpo still on Milwaukee's roster, but the Bucks talisman was again unavailable as he continues to recover from a calf strain.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

The author James Michener, a local Bucks County celebrity and big Kennedy booster, was among them.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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