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 Will the Mets keep paying big bucks for old talent long since booted from their roster? Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024 Still, award telecasts also need to attract an audience to ensure the networks airing them will keep paying big bucks for the privilege, and nominating movies more people have seen provides a stronger rooting interest and a potential means of boosting (or at least sustaining) TV ratings. Brian Lowry, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 However, this time, one big buck hit some really bad luck. Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 16 Feb. 2024 Engineering is the most surefire way to make the big bucks after graduating college. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024 The actor revealed that there were several films commissioned before the pandemic that were ready to release and rather than follow the then industry practice of selling them to streamers for big bucks, Chopra decided to wait it out and release them theatrically. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Securing a two-days-a-week social media consulting role and a brand deal with a contraceptive-pill company has further fuelled Santos’ motivation to become a TikTok star—even if the big bucks still aren’t rolling in just yet. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2024 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

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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