Quacking: meaning, definitions and examples
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quacking
[ หkwรฆkษชล ]
animal sound
Quacking refers to the sound that ducks make. This distinctive noise is often described as a short, sharp 'quack'. It can also denote the action of making similar sounds by other birds or animals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mother duck began quacking to call her ducklings.
- As we walked by the pond, we could hear the quacking of the ducks.
- The children laughed as they imitated the quacking sound.
Translations
Translations of the word "quacking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น quack
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคตเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช quaken
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkokok
๐บ๐ฆ ะบััะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kwakanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใฏใใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท canard
๐ช๐ธ graznido
๐น๐ท vaklamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฝฅ๊ฝฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุช ุงูุจุท
๐จ๐ฟ kvรกkรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kvรกkanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ kvakanje
๐ฎ๐ธ kvik
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะนััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaqฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ graznido
Etymology
The word 'quack' traces its origins back to Nordic languages, particularly Old Norse. The term 'kvaka' in Old Norse relates closely to the sound made by birds, particularly waterfowl. It evolved in Middle English as 'quakken', which meant to make a sound. Over time, its use became closely associated with ducks, especially in the context of their vocalization. The playful nature of the sound and its distinctive quality contributed to its popularity in children's language and nursery rhymes, further embedding 'quack' in a cultural context that emphasizes the amusing and approachable nature of ducks. The modern use of 'quacking' persists in both literary and casual speech, emphasizing its role in describing not just the sound, but also the playful and vibrant essence often attributed to these birds.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,193, 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.
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