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quack

 

[ kwak ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound

The characteristic harsh sound made by a duck.

Synonyms

duck noise, quack sound

Examples of usage

  • The quack of the ducks could be heard across the pond.
  • The quack echoed through the quiet morning air.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill.

Synonyms

charlatan, impostor

Examples of usage

  • The quack tried to sell his miracle cure to unsuspecting patients.
  • Be wary of quacks offering quick fixes for serious medical conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "quack" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quac

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคตเฅˆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช quaken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kwek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaczeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒผใ‚ฌใƒผ้ณดใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coin-coin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuac

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฝฅ๊ฝฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kvรกkat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvรกkaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ฑๅ‘ฑๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kva-kva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvaka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ˜แƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuac

Word origin

The word 'quack' originated in the early 17th century and is believed to be an imitation of the sound made by ducks. Over time, it also came to refer to fraudulent or ignorant individuals who pretend to have medical skills. The term 'quack' is often used pejoratively to describe someone who offers unproven or ineffective treatments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,704, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.