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Buck Private (Noun)

Meaning

An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines; "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The young recruit was eager to prove himself as a buck private in the army.
  • Before being sent to officer candidate school, he served as a buck private in the infantry.
  • It was tough being a buck private, taking orders from everyone and doing all the dirty work.
  • As a buck private, he had to get used to a strict routine and long hours.
  • Just a buck private at the time, he didn't know that his actions would earn him a medal.

Synonyms

  • Private
  • Common Soldier

Hypernyms

  • Enlisted Man
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