Claim(permalink)
The use of the word "buck" as a slang term for "dollar" derives from a reference to Black male slaves.
✓snopescom rating: not credible; published on 2001-03-25
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Political Leaning
left political leaning
Sentiment
neutral sentiment
Date published
2001-03-25
Entities
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