sawbuck

noun

Definition of sawbucknext
slang
as in one

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Recent Examples of sawbuck For that bit of hilarious historical synchronicity alone, Asked and Answered is worth folding into your more fantastical exotics, or even a sawbuck on the nose. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In most cases, $10 above the single-Mac price gets you three licenses; another sawbuck raises that to five. — PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 But try that nowadays and the guy will laugh derisively, then pick up your sawbuck between his thumb and index finger, like a piece of filth, and hand it back to you. — Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 And just like that, two sawbucks bought you entry into the annals of Michigan golf history. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 25 June 2019 The sawbuck, which should get its own shot of color and hit streets next spring. — Wired Staff, WIRED, 28 Sep. 2004
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sawbuck
  1. one
  2. dollar
  3. fifty
  4. ten
  5. C-note
  6. fiver
  7. two
  8. cash
Noun
  • Trades would be allowed, and free agents would be clear to sign with their current clubs, but not new ones.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The one that looked like it was covered with giant farfalle pasta bows?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of one
Noun
  • What Washington could do China imports Iranian oil using a shadowy system that’s by design insulated from the US dollar system – and sanctions.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In Miami-Dade, KIPP has already taken over the old Poinciana Park Elementary school building, which the district is leasing to them for one dollar.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dollar
Noun
  • By now, Robin is in his early fifties and still living in Edinburgh.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • Just two players recorded fifties — England’s Harry Brook and Emilio Gay — and four different bowlers took five wickets or more in an innings, the first time that has happened in a Lord’s Test.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of fifty
Noun
  • Ashton's Instagram following skyrocketed from tens of thousands to over 110,000 in just two months, thanks to a single video that garnered millions of views.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Addressing workers at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume warned Tuesday that eliminating tens of thousands of jobs could be necessary to remain competitive.
    — Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ten
Noun
  • This deal is going for under a C-note, so don't hesitate!
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The official pocketed the 25 C-notes and wrote out the permit.
    — Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of C-note
Noun
  • At the other end of the market, have a Chelsea dual-action pump for a fiver.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Since movie-ticket purchases are not necessary, customers can just grab a bucket and a fiver (plus tax), and Netflix and chill with way too much popcorn for however many people fit on your couch.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Definition of fiver
Noun
  • The first week was Joe getting most of the twos and Sam mixing in.
    — Cal Phillips June 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
  • Boston also finished effectively at the rim (8-for-10) and was efficient on non-paint twos (5-for-8), with Tatum excelling in both areas.
    — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of two
Noun
  • The winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000 from Artemis Rising Foundation.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Offer is nontransferable, subject to availability, and has no cash value.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of cash

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“Sawbuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sawbuck. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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