Buck

Filed Under »
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Buck'

1. An informal reference to one dollar.

2. An informal term for one hundred dollars.

3. Trader's slang for a million dollars. Wall Street jargon sometimes differs from everyday usage.

4. An informal term for money.

 The term "buck" may trace its origins to the days when deerskins (buckskins) were commonly traded.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Buck'

"Buck" is used in numerous colloquial expressions: 

-"Bang for your buck," meaning value for the amount of money spent.

-"Break the buck," referring to the net asset value of a money market fund falling below one dollar

-"Make a quick buck," meaning to earn money in a short period of time and with minimal effort

Other American slang terms for money include green, scratch, moolah, cheddar, bacon and dough.

Related Definitions

Search results for

'Buck'

  • Breaking The Buck: Why Low Risk Is Not Risk-Free

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/09/break-the-buck-money-market.asp
    Breaking The Buck: Why Low Risk Is Not Risk-Free. ... In this case, the fund is said
    to have broken the buck, a crucial benchmark in the financial sector. ...

  • Why Money Market Funds Break The Buck

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mutualfund/08/money-market-break-buck.asp
    Why Money Market Funds Break The Buck. ... But given the rocky market events of 2008,
    many did wonder if their money market funds would break the buck. ...

  • Top Tech For Your Buck - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0711/Top-Tech-For-Your-Buck.aspx
    ... Top Tech For Your Buck. Posted: July 28, 2011 8:04AM by Tim Parker. ...

  • Passing the Buck: The Hidden Costs of Annuities

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/02/031302.asp
    Passing the Buck: The Hidden Costs of Annuities. March 13 2002 | Filed
    Under ยป Insurance, Retirement. At one time, annuities may ...

  • Strong Community Banks For Your Buck

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Strong-Community-Banks-For-Your-Buck-SMTBPNFPSCBTWBCOMBFITCBISF1008.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). Strong Community Banks For Your Buck.
    Posted: Oct 08, 2009 09:43 AM by Will Ashworth. ...

  • Best Amusement Parks For Your Buck - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0610/Best-Amusement-Parks-For-Your-Buck.aspx
    ... Best Amusement Parks For Your Buck. ... We'll break down major amusement parks across
    the US and see which one offers the best bang for your consumer buck. ...

  • Time To Buck Up And Buy Family Dollar

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Time-To-Buck-Up-And-Buy-Family-Dollar-FDO-GOOG-AA-WMT-TGT-DLTR0713.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). Time To Buck Up And Buy Family Dollar.
    Posted: Jul 13, 2009 10:27 AM by Glenn Curtis. ...

  • Top Tech For Your Buck - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0711/top-tech-for-your-buck.aspx
    ... Top Tech For Your Buck. Posted: July 28, 2011 8:04AM by Tim Parker. ...

  • The Best Bang For Your Buck In Apparel

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/The-Best-Bang-For-Your-Buck-In-Apparel-TRLGVFCRLPVHLULU0813.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). The Best Bang For Your Buck In Apparel.
    Posted: Aug 13, 2010 11:31 AM by Will Ashworth. ...

  • Two Stocks Under A Buck

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Two-Stocks-Under-A-Buck-YRCW-WERN-JBHT-USAT0917.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). Two Stocks Under A Buck. Posted:
    Sep 17, 2010 06:38 AM by Sham Gad. ...

Related Articles

Partner Links