"buck fifty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buck fifties [plural], buck-fifty [alternative], buck 50 [alternative]
Etymology: Supposedly in reference to the number of stitches (150) it takes to close such a wound. Head templates: {{en-noun}} buck fifty (plural buck fifties)
  1. (US, prison slang, gang slang) A long slash wound across the face, especially one inflicted by using a razor blade, sometimes especially a Glasgow smile. Tags: US, slang Related terms: keep it a buck fifty
    Sense id: en-buck_fifty-en-noun-cqnc7yvy Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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