"buck general" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buck generals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} buck general (plural buck generals)
  1. (US, military slang) A brigadier general. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Military, Military ranks, People Related terms: buck private

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