ducky

¹

[ duhk-ee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, duck·i·er, duck·i·est.

1. fine; excellent; wonderful:

   Chocolate cake for dinner because it's my birthday? What a ducky idea!

2. darling; charming; cute:

   She was entranced by the ducky little puppy.

ducky

²

[ duhk-ee ]

noun

, British Informal.

, plural duck·ies.

1. dear; sweetheart; darling; pet (used as a term of endearment or familiarity):

   Get a wiggle on, ducky, or we'll be late for the movie.

ducky

/ ˈdʌkɪ /

noun

1. darling or dear: used as a term of endearment among women, but now often used in imitation of the supposed usage of homosexual men

adjective

1. delightful; fine

Word History and Origins

Origin of ducky¹

First recorded in 1810–20; duck ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of ducky²

First recorded in 1530–40; duck ¹ + -y ²

Example Sentences

If you go with a guide, you can choose between two-person duckies and full-sized rafts.

From Outside Online

The married Texas Republican was photographed in ducky pajamas next to a lingerie model at a local bar in May 2009.

From The Daily Beast

The comet is basically shaped like a rubber ducky, but with a much rougher surface.

From The Daily Beast

Try using Google Instant to find information about Ducky Doolittle, a New York City-based artist and sexologist.

From The Daily Beast

Where are you going to, Henny-penny, Cocky-locky, and Ducky-daddles?

From Project Gutenberg

It makes me think of the old English nursery song—'Come, ducky, come and be killed.'

From Project Gutenberg

Ducky, I have a feeling that the owner of The Viking bought it from the proceeds of pills or headache powders.

From Project Gutenberg

No, ducky dear, I can't have that, but it is good of you to offer to go.

From Project Gutenberg

Many a time has Mr. Dodgson said, "Never mind, little Ducky; perhaps some day you will turn out a swan."

From Project Gutenberg