bucko

/ˈbʌkoʊ/
noun
  1. A friendly or informal way to address a person, especially a man or boy.
    • Hey there, bucko, want to join our game?
    • Listen, bucko, you need to finish your homework before you go out.
    • Nice shot, bucko! You're getting good at basketball.
  2. A person who is tough, confident, or a bit of a show-off, often used in a teasing or slightly challenging way.
    • Don't be such a bucko; nobody likes a braggart.
    • He strutted into the room like a bucko, but we all knew he was nervous.
    • The new kid acted like a real bucko, trying to impress everyone with his stories.
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