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BUCKED UP
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bucked up mean?
• BUCKED UP (adjective)
The adjective BUCKED UP has 1 sense:
1. inspired with confidence
Familiarity information: BUCKED UP used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inspired with confidence
Synonyms:
bucked up; encouraged
Context example:
felt bucked up by his success
Similar:
pleased (experiencing or manifesting pleasure)
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