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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For years, at least since the devastating Sony Pictures hack in 2014, studios have been pouring big bucks into beefing up their online fences. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 This means your luggage can actually last a lifetime—saving you big bucks in the long run. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Senate District 26 This was another race that drew big bucks this primary season. Ryan Carter, Daily News, 3 June 2026 And in any situation where serious money is in play, there’s always someone willing to throw their ethics aside to make big bucks. Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for big buck

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 13 Jun. 2026.

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