bucket of bolts . bucket of bolts {n.}, {slang} A very old and shaky car that barely goes. When are you going to get rid of that old bucket of bolts? Categories: add yours {n.} {slang} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: B Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion