buck fifty en · NOUN
Etymology
Supposedly in reference to the number of stitches (150) it takes to close such a wound.
Meanings
- (US, qualifier:gang slang, slang) A long slash wound across the face, especially one inflicted by using a razor blade, sometimes especially a Glasgow smile.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buck-fifty | alternative | lexicographic | |
| buck 50 | alternative | lexicographic | |
| buck fifties | Number=Plur | lexicographic |