What does ducky mean?
Ducky means Resembling or characteristic of a duck..
Ducky
/ˈdʌki/ · adjective
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of a duck..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling or characteristic of a duck.
- (childish) A duck (aquatic bird), especially a toy rubber duck.
- An affectionate pet name.
- (slang, obsolete, chiefly in the plural) A woman's breast.
- (slang) Darling, charming, cute.
- (slang, dated) Great; going well; proceeding in an eminently agreeable fashion.
Example Sentences
A barrage of very ducky kazoo blats filled the air.
Do little things for your Inner Child, like taking bubble baths. Invite a rubber ducky to play with you...
"Morning, ducky!" said Roderick, as he gave his partner a quick peck on the cheek and sat down to breakfast.
Farnesworth smiled contentedly as he read the stock ticker; all was ducky on Wall Street.
1930, Mickey Mouse newspaper comic Isn't this the duckiest little leather skirt you ever saw?
Fortunately, she had bragged to everybody about her ducky first-floor apartment in the perfectly darling three-story red-brick.
Synonyms for ducky
Antonyms for ducky
Related Words
Word Forms
- duckier
- duckiest
- duckies
- duckie
- more ducky
- most ducky
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ducky?
Common synonyms include darling, hon, fine, just ducky.
What is the opposite of ducky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ducky in a sentence?
A barrage of very ducky kazoo blats filled the air.
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