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You got that right, bucko

Meaning

A way to confirm someone is correct while using a slightly condescending or playful nickname. It is best used with a smirk to keep things light.

Playful, cocky

Used in a sentence

  • This is the best burger in the state. You got that right, bucko.
  • I told him he was late and he said you got that right, bucko.
  • If you want to win you have to practice hard. You got that right, bucko.

The backstory

Bucko is an older slang term for a male companion, likely derived from 'buck.' It adds a layer of masculine, slightly bossy affection.

Heard in

Midwest

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