What does "buck" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with buck, also see big bucks; fast buck; more bang for the buck; pass the buck.

See buck in WNW Idioms

buck for

Slang to work eagerly or too eagerly for (a promotion, etc.)

buck up

Informal to cheer up

pass the buck

Informal to evade blame or responsibility by trying to pass it to someone else

See buck in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

the buck stops here

Informal

The ultimate responsibility rests here.

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