buck naked

adjective

informal
: completely naked : butt naked
He was standing in front of the window, buck naked.

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The photo is a total mood: There’s Halle basking in the sunlight while casually showing off her strong arms, tight abs and general amazing energy—all while buck naked. Korin Miller, Women's Health, 11 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buck naked was in 1913

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“Buck naked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buck%20naked. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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