ducky

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[ duhk-ee ]
/ ˈdʌk i /
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adjective, duck·i·er, duck·i·est. Informal.

fine; excellent; wonderful.
darling; charming; cute.

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Origin of ducky

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First recorded in 1810–20; duck1 + -y1

Words nearby ducky

ducks, ducks and drakes, ducktail, duckweed, duckwheat, ducky, ducommun, ducrey's bacillus, duct, duct keel, duct tape

Definition for ducky (2 of 2)

ducky2
[ duhk-ee ]
/ ˈdʌk i /

noun, plural duck·ies. British Slang.

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

Origin of ducky

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1530–40; duck1 + -y2 (perhaps alteration by folk etymology of Middle Dutch docke doll
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Words related to ducky

cordial, kind, good, okay, fair, superior, swell, welcome, winning, lovely, friendly, admirable, amiable, approved, attractive, becoming, charming, commendable, considerate, courteous

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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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