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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.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

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

Origin of ducky

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First recorded in 1810–20; duck1 + -y1

Definition for ducky (2 of 2)

ducky

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[ 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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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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