ducky

[ duhk-ee ]

/ ˈdʌk i /

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adjective, duck·i·er, duck·i·est.Informal.

fine; excellent; wonderful: Chocolate cake for dinner because it's my birthday? What a ducky idea!

darling; charming; cute: She was entranced by the ducky little puppy.

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Origin of ducky

First recorded in 1810–20; duck¹ + -y¹

Words nearby ducky

duck soup, ducktail, duck-walk, duckweed, duckwheat, ducky, Ducommun, duct, ductal carcinoma in situ, ductile, ductility

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ducky²

[ duhk-ee ]

/ ˈdʌk i /

noun, plural duck·ies.British Informal.

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.

Origin of ducky

First recorded in 1530–40; duck¹ + -y²

How to use ducky in a sentence

If you go with a guide, you can choose between two-person duckies and full-sized rafts.
The Ultimate New River Gorge National Park Travel Guide|awise|July 19, 2021|Outside Online
The married Texas Republican was photographed in ducky pajamas next to a lingerie model at a local bar in May 2009.
Texas Congressman Sued Over "Wet Dreams" About Former Staffer|Ben Jacobs|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The comet is basically shaped like a rubber ducky, but with a much rougher surface.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Try using Google Instant to find information about Ducky Doolittle, a New York City-based artist and sexologist.
Google's Bizarre Blacklist|Brian Ries|October 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Where are you going to, Henny-penny, Cocky-locky, and Ducky-daddles?
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
It makes me think of the old English nursery song—'Come, ducky, come and be killed.'
The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives|Elizabeth Strong Worthington
Ducky, I have a feeling that the owner of The Viking bought it from the proceeds of pills or headache powders.
The Gay Cockade|Temple Bailey
No, ducky dear, I can't have that, but it is good of you to offer to go.
The Four Corners|Amy Ella Blanchard
Many a time has Mr. Dodgson said, "Never mind, little Ducky; perhaps some day you will turn out a swan."
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various

British Dictionary definitions for ducky

ducky

duckie

informal

noun plural duckies

British 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

delightful; fine

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