What does duckish mean?
Duckish means Characteristically resembling a duck; somewhat ducklike.
Duckish
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Characteristically resembling a duck; somewhat ducklike.
Definitions by Sense
- Characteristically resembling a duck; somewhat ducklike
- (Newfoundland) Dusk.
Example Sentences
We are quite plainly conscious that the “ears” of the rabbity figure are identical with the “bill” of the duckish figure, that the slight notch on the back of the duckish figure's “head” is the “mouth” of the rabbity figure.
[…] robins, hitch sparrows, whitethroats, chickadees, all kinds of them singing their hearts out. They would keep at that until the sun came up and then slack off. And then again at duckish, if it was a civil evening, you'd hear them […]
Synonyms for duckish
Antonyms for duckish
Related Words
Word Forms
- more duckish
- most duckish
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for duckish?
Common synonyms include crepusculum, dimmity, mirkning.
What is the opposite of duckish?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use duckish in a sentence?
We are quite plainly conscious that the “ears” of the rabbity figure are identical with the “bill” of the duckish figure, that the slight notch on the back of the duckish figure's “head” is the “mouth” of the rabbity figure.
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