Definition of the word Buckley’s

Pronunciation of vocabulary Buckley’s

Buckley’snoun

Buckley

/ˈbʌkliz//ˈbʌkliz/

Origin of the word Buckley’s

Word Originlate 19th cent.: sometimes said to be from the name of William Buckley (died 1856), who, despite dire predictions as to his chances of survival, lived with the Aboriginals for many years.

Example of vocabulary Buckley’snamespace

Idioms of vocabulary Buckley’s

not have Buckley’s (chance)
(Australian English, New Zealand English, informal)used to suggest that somebody has little or no hope of achieving a particular aim

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