Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buck-sergeant

noun

/ˈbʌkˌsɑːrdʒənt/

Definition

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the military, typically below the rank of sergeant.

Examples

During the training, the buck-sergeant led the recruits through their drills.
When the sergeant was unavailable, the buck-sergeant stepped up to take charge of the unit.

Meaning

An informal term often used to refer to a person who holds the rank of a non-commissioned officer but is not a full sergeant; it conveys a sense of being a junior supervisor within a hierarchy.