big buck

noun

: a large sum of money
usually used in plural
signed a contract for big bucks

Examples of big buck in a Sentence

I hear she's been offered big bucks to take that job
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After spending big bucks on outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd in free agency, the Panthers could look to go a more cost-effective route with their defensive line and the secondary during draft weekend. Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 The studios wouldn’t shell out big bucks to bring out their stars and footage if there weren’t some optimism and excitement about what’s to come. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Spending big bucks now doesn’t make sense. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026 Pay big bucks to a star who would juice the offense and make this team fun to watch again. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big buck

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of big buck was in 1941

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“Big buck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20buck. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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