bucko

[ buhk-oh ]

noun

, plural buck·oes.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bucko¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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.

From New York Times

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.

From New York Times