Buckshee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buckshee is a noun meaning A gift or bribe.
Meaning
A gift or bribe.
More Meanings
- An extra portion, ration etc.
- (military slang) A minor wound that necessitates the evacuation of a soldier from the combat zone for medical treatment.
- Alternative spelling of bukshi (“paymaster”).
- (slang) Extra, spare.
Example Sentences
However, you come along about nine o'clock. There's some buckshee rum.
Ted Mostyn, for example; he's only eighteen, and he's back with two buckshees (wounds) already.
As they went down the sap, 'Frank led the way...explaining to all and sundry "Old Kips got a buckshee".
Being a literary gent certainly has its advantages, such as not needing to shave before starting work in the mornings and all the literary luncheons sitting at the top table, which has the flowers and the buckshee booze.
Word Forms
- buckshees
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propine, buxees, buxies, beverage, handout, benny.
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