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

Recent Examples on the Web Enlarge / Console makers would spend big bucks to wow the E3 crowds in an attempt to score console war points. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023 Although companies are increasingly dropping their degree requirements and letting workers dial in for their shift remotely, don’t be fooled into thinking these sorts of jobs will land you the big bucks. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2024 Elsewhere, Timothée Chalamet's eccentric chocolatier, Wonka continues to make the big bucks. Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2024 Lately he’s been walking on air after his twin nine-year-old daughters, Kara and Avery, each shot their first big bucks during Indiana’s youth hunt last weekend. Outdoor Life, 27 Sep. 2023 The robust content and idea pipeline means that Dutton and Girolamo’s teams aren’t caught up in the chase for hot new literary material or writers looking for big bucks for pitches and outlines. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024 The six remaining films have found a major streaming platform to call home, but not all of those platforms are shelling out the big bucks towards an Oscar campaign. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Jan. 2024 Many observers were surprised to see the double-digit drops at Paramount Global and WB Discovery, both of which are heavily dependent on big bucks from ads to bolster the bottom line. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024 Impeccable service, gourmet cuisine and tasteful décor are expected when shelling out big bucks for a luxury cruise. David Dickstein, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

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