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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The big buck arched his back like a cat as the bullet went through his ribs. Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025 In fast-moving industries, even a short delay can cost you clients and big bucks. Milos Eric, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Trying to unsuccessfully lure Happy into the fold, Frank becomes a real nemesis and threat to the game, thus setting up a showdown for the big bucks between a team of five top PGA pros and five Maxi stars. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 July 2025 Car buyers can save big bucks on a Nissan Leaf by purchasing a used model that has depreciated severely over the last few years. Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 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 25 Aug. 2025.

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