Definition & Meaning of "buck up"

to buck up

[phrase form: buck]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

to find courage to face challenges and improve one's mood

to bring improvement to a situation

to send a matter or problem to someone in charge to handle or make a decision

Example

Sharing a funny story can quickly buck up someone feeling low.

His positive attitude always manages to buck up the entire group.

The supportive gesture was enough to buck up their spirits.

The motivational speaker aimed to buck up the audience with inspiring stories.

The team leader decided to buck up the issue to the higher-ups for guidance.

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