1 C1 idiomatic slang
To die, especially suddenly or unexpectedly. (Australian slang)
"His old ute finally bucked out after twenty years of reliable service."
buck out
C1 slang intransitive
Australian informal expression meaning to die.
In plain English
To die. (Australian slang)
What does "buck out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Exclusively Australian slang. Considered informal and potentially callous in tone. Not appropriate for formal or sensitive contexts.
Words that pair with "buck out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
suddenly finally nearly almost
How to conjugate "buck out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
buck out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bucks out
he/she/it
Past simple
bucked out
yesterday
Past participle
bucked out
have + pp
-ing form
bucking out
continuous
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