"Buckley's" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Buckley's (uncountable)
  1. (Australia, informal) Short for Buckley's chance. Tags: Australia, abbreviation, alt-of, informal, uncountable Alternative form of: Buckley's chance

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