Correct spelling for the English word "Buckey" is [bˈʌkɪ], [bˈʌkɪ], [b_ˈʌ_k_ɪ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "Buckeye" is derived from "buckeye" trees, which are native to North America and belong to the genus Aesculus. The name "buckeye" comes from the resemblance of the shiny, dark seeds of the tree to the eye of a male deer or buck. The term "buckeye" was first used to refer to the tree itself, and later extended to the people of Ohio, who became known as "Buckeyes". Today, "Buckeye" is a popular term for referring to residents or alumni of The Ohio State University.