noun
- a fellow or buddy; used as a friendly form of address
- a domineering ship’s officer
Usage: informal
Usage: nautical; archaic
Examples
- Listen here, bucko, you need to follow the rules.
- Hey bucko, want to grab some lunch?
- The old bucko made sure every sailor did their job.
- Come on, bucko, let’s get going.
- That bucko thinks he can boss everyone around.
- Nice work, bucko!