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- buchman/ˈbʊxmən/A surname of German origin, derived from 'Buch' (book or beech) and 'Mann' (man), occasionally used as a given name or found in historical contexts.nounVery Low
- buchmanism/ˈbʊkmənɪz(ə)m/The principles and practices of the Oxford Group religious movement, founded by Frank N. D. Buchman, emphasizing personal spiritual change and public confession of sins.nounRare / Historical
- buchner/ˈbʊxnər/A proper noun, primarily a German surname, commonly associated with the Buchner funnel used in laboratory filtration.nounVery Low / Specialized
- buchner funnel/ˈbuːknə ˈfʌnəl/A laboratory funnel used for filtration, consisting of a flat porcelain plate with many small holes, designed for use with filter paper under vacuum suction.nounLow
- buchu/ˈbuːkuː/A small South African shrub of the rue family, whose aromatic leaves are used in herbal medicine and to make a tonic.nounVery Low
- buck/bʌk/A male deer.adjectivenounverbC1
- buck and wing/ˌbʌk ən(d) ˈwɪŋ/A lively, percussive tap dance style characterized by rhythmic stamping, kicks, and wing-like leg movements.nounLow
- buck bean/ˈbʌk ˌbiːn/A perennial wetland plant (Menyanthes trifoliata) with trifoliate leaves and clusters of white or pinkish, fringed flowers.nounLow
- buck fever/ˈbʌk ˌfiːvə/A state of nervous excitement or anxiety that causes a hunter to miss an easy shot, especially when first encountering a deer or other large game.nounLow
- buck moth/ˈbʌk ˌmɒθ/A species of North American moth (Hemileuca maia) with distinctive dark, spiny caterpillars that can cause a painful, stinging rash.nounLow frequency
- buck passer/ˌbʌk ˈpɑː.sər/A person who habitually shifts blame, responsibility, or a problem onto someone else.nounLow
- buck rabbit/bʌk ˈrabɪt/A male rabbit, specifically one capable of reproduction.nounRare/Technical
- buck slip/ˈbʌk ˌslɪp/A small piece of paper, often attached to a document or folder, used to route it through an organization with instructions or for notations.nounLow
- buck up/ˌbʌk ˈʌp/to become more cheerful, optimistic, or energetic; to improve one's mood or performance.verbB2
- buck's fizz/ˌbʌks ˈfɪz/A cocktail made by mixing champagne (or another sparkling white wine) with orange juice.nounC1
- buck's party/ˈbʌks ˌpɑːti/A social event for men, held in honor of a man who is about to get married.nounMedium
- buckaroo/ˌbʌk.əˈruː/A cowboy, particularly one from the western United States.nounLow
- buckbean/ˈbʌkbiːn/A perennial, aquatic plant (Menyanthes trifoliata) that grows in bogs and marshes, characterized by three-parted leaves and clusters of pinkish-white flowers.nounC1+
- buckboard/ˈbʌk.bɔːd/A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a single seat and a floor of long, flexible boards that provides the suspension.nounLow
- buckeen/bʌˈkiːn/A poor young man of the Anglo-Irish gentry who aspires to the status and lifestyle of a wealthy landowner or noble.nounVery low (historical/archaic, literary)
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