What does buckish mean?
Buckish means (obsolete) Like a male goat; foul-smelling or lascivious..
Buckish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(obsolete) Like a male goat; foul-smelling or lascivious..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Like a male goat; foul-smelling or lascivious.
- (now rare) Like a dandy; foppish.
Example Sentences
Not to detail the history minutely, there was a pretty numerous company, two genteelish ladies and their husbands, one a clergyman of buckish cast […] .
Synonyms for buckish
Antonyms for buckish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more buckish
- most buckish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for buckish?
Common synonyms include stinky, lustful, bad, buckish.
What is the opposite of buckish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use buckish in a sentence?
Not to detail the history minutely, there was a pretty numerous company, two genteelish ladies and their husbands, one a clergyman of buckish cast […] .
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