tarbucket
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The shako traditionally worn by cadets of West Point as part of full dress.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tarbucket” mean?
The shako traditionally worn by cadets of West Point as part of full dress.
Is “tarbucket” formal or informal?
tarbucket is generally slang.