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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhk uhp]
- /bʌk ʌp/
- /bʌk ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhk uhp]
- /bʌk ʌp/
Definitions of buck up words
- phrasal verb buck up If you buck someone up or buck up their spirits, you say or do something to make them more cheerful. 3
- phrasal verb buck up If you tell someone to buck up or to buck up their ideas, you are telling them to start behaving in a more positive and efficient manner. 3
- verb buck up to make or cause to make haste 3
- verb buck up to make or become more cheerful, confident, etc 3
- noun buck up to cheer up 3
- verb without object buck up (of a saddle or pack animal) to leap with arched back and come down with head low and forelegs stiff, in order to dislodge a rider or pack. 1
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Origin of buck up
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; verbal use of buck1, influenced in some senses by buck3
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Buck up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
buck up popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
buck up usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for buck up
verb buck up
- bolster — If you bolster something such as someone's confidence or courage, you increase it.
- boost — If one thing boosts another, it causes it to increase, improve, or be more successful.
- cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
- hearten — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- lift — to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
Antonyms for buck up
verb buck up
- bring down — When people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.
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