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ducky

 

[ หˆdสŒki ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

animal, pet

A 'ducky' is a colloquial term for a small, typically yellow toy or rubber duck. It is often used as a toy for children, especially during bath time. The term can also refer to a small, cute duckling, which is a young duck. Ducky can convey a sense of endearment or affection when referring to someone as cute or delightful. In a broader context, 'ducky' may also be used in British English as a term of endearment.

Synonyms

duckling, rubber duck, toy duck

Examples of usage

  • The children played with their rubber ducky in the bathtub.
  • Look at that little ducky waddling by the pond!
  • She called her puppy her little ducky because of its playful antics.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal, cute

As an adjective, 'ducky' describes something that is charming, cute, or delightful. It is often used to convey affection or a light-hearted sentiment. This usage is more common in British English, where it may also imply a certain cheerfulness or quaintness in a situation or object.

Synonyms

adorable, charming, lovable

Examples of usage

  • What a ducky little outfit you have on!
  • She always has such ducky ideas for her crafts.
  • His ducky smile brightened the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "ducky" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ เคฌเคคเฅเคคเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bebek kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐั‡ะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaczuszka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ’ใƒซใฎๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท petit canard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถrdek yavrusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฆฌ ์ƒˆ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุท ุตุบูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kaฤรกtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kaฤiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้ธญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ raฤka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถndungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนั€ะตะบ ะฑะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciรงษ™k รถrdษ™yi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patito

Etymology

The word 'ducky' dates back to the early 20th century, likely originating from the noun 'duck,' which has Old English roots from 'duce,' meaning 'ducks' or 'to lead.' Over time, 'ducky' evolved into an informal term of endearment in British English. The use of 'ducky' as a descriptor for something cute or charming became popular in the mid-20th century. The phrase 'ducky' also brings to mind the rubber duck toy, popularized in the 1940s. This simple yet iconic object further cemented the term in popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,023, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.