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View synonyms for ducky

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. delightful; fine
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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