big buck

noun

: a large sum of money

—usually used in plural

signed a contract for big bucks

Synonyms of big buck

• fortune
• bundle
• king's ransom
• bomb
• mint
• pile

Examples of big buck in a Sentence

I hear she's been offered big bucks to take that job

Recent Examples on the Web

The event still sells out its more than 130,000 tickets almost instantly; studios drop thousands of dollars to wrap downtown buildings; and entertainment companies also pay big bucks to cover San Diego trolley cars in ads. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

Vintage Clothes, Jewelry, and Watches Paxton says vintage clothes, jewelry, and watches are one of the top categories for hidden attic treasures worth big bucks. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

While many gathered on the National Mall to watch a show Trump promised would break a world record, others shelled out big bucks for rooftop viewing. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 5 July 2026

If that wasn't enough SCOTUS news for you, check out our new deep dive into the big bucks the justices take home from their book deals. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for big buck

• amok
• amuck
• awestruck
• dumbstruck
• potluck
• roebuck
• unstuck
• woodchuck
• chuck
• cluck
• duck
• huck