The war in Ukraine had made its mark on the current economic and political climate. From the jaw-dropping price of gas and utilities to drastically elevated prices of goods and services, the burden was felt by all. This, coupled with rising inflation (nearly 9%) and the increase of costs of essential goods (to over 33%), without comparative salary increases leads to frustration and disbelief. Jackson Hewitt’s target market of HHI of $15k to $75K was inversely affected compared to the higher HHIs of $75k+. To coin the phrase, “the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer “ felt a very apt sentiment for this target audience. The phrase "What the Buck? expresses this sentiment. Particularly for the working class.
Retailer: That will be $27.99, please! (for your half sandwich, pack of chips, and a soda).
Customer: What the buck? (Showing disbelief and shock at the cost of living!)
Customer: What the buck? (Showing disbelief and shock at the cost of living!)
by Poundstretcher March 15, 2023
Any sort of cash. Typically given out by the older generation instead of using some form of Credit Card or wireless pay.
by Alderin.py July 28, 2023
"Start the music yo! Let's buck-and-wing!"
by MeMonchie September 18, 2020
by ur moms a simp April 05, 2020
V-bucks are a virtual in game currency used in the popular game fortnite. V-bucks (virtual bucks) can be bought in many different paggages. V-bucks are primarily bought by nine year olds who have NO life. V-bucks are very expensive as 140= £1. In conclusion don’t buy V-bucks
by C4MSW3 December 09, 2019
A cosmetic that stands for virgin bucks. The more you have, the bigger virgin you are. Once you have enough, you will become a virgin for life.
by NotADankMemer February 15, 2020
My mother thought my V-Bucks were bitcoin, so she grounded be for life, and tried to spend my V-Bucks on crack. What she didn't know is that V-Buck are from Fortnite, and when she found out she said "I cAn'T bUy CrAcK bEcAuSe Of ePiC gAmEs!11!!"
by Brickdasher1 HD January 23, 2020