"buck naked" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: The earlier of two similar references to the unclothed state, the later version being the reverse bowdlerization butt-naked. First evidenced in early twentieth century literature and, some say, in the British lexicon. Etymology templates: {{m|en|butt-naked}} butt-naked Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} buck naked (not comparable)
  1. Completely naked. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: buck-naked

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