quack
4 synonyms for quack, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The harsh, honking sound a duck makes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use quack
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a quack doctor
quack remedy
quack cure
Etymology
Originally imitative of the sound itself, from Middle English quacken; the "fake doctor" sense grew out of "quacksalver," an old term for someone who loudly hawked bogus remedies.
Full origin of quack →Frequently asked questions
What does “quack” mean?
The word “quack” means the harsh, honking sound a duck makes. In plain terms, either a duck's sound, or a fraud pretending to have medical qualifications.
How do you pronounce “quack”?
“Quack” is pronounced kwak (/kwæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “quack” in a sentence?
Here is “quack” used in a sentence: “The pond was noisy with the quack of ducks fighting over bread.”
What is another word for “quack”?
Words with a similar meaning to “quack” include snake-oil salesman, medicaster, quacksalver and pharmacopole.
What part of speech is “quack”?
Depending on how it is used, “quack” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “quack” come from?
The word “quack” comes from Middle English. Originally imitative of the sound itself, from Middle English quacken; the "fake doctor" sense grew out of "quacksalver," an old term for someone who loudly hawked bogus remedies.
How many meanings does “quack” have?
“Quack” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the harsh, honking sound a duck makes.
