buck naked

English

Alternative forms

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.

Adjective

buck naked (not comparable)

  1. Completely naked.
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