(computing theory) A counter or variable that is incremented whenever an event of interest occurs, and also periodically decremented; used in algorithms to check whether events will gradually overflow the system's capacity, for example in a telecommunication network.

(computing theory) A fixed-capacity data structure to which tokens or packets are added at a fixed rate; used in algorithms to check whether sufficient tokens will be available when expected, for example in a telecommunication network.

A bucket on a film set for the spitting out by actors of food during eating scenes.

Alternative form of scuzzbucket

used to express acceptance of misfortune

An activity in which a person empties a bucket of ice and water over their head, typically in order to raise money for a good cause

(idiomatic, of a person) not musically talented, unable to sing.

To sing very badly.

simple past tense of can't carry a tune in a bucket

plural of bucketshop