ducky
Ducky (noun) means an affectionate word for a duck, especially a toy rubber duck. Example: “The baby loves splashing his rubber ducky in the bath.”
How to use ducky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute term for a duck (especially a toy), or a slangy way of saying something is fine — often used ironically.
Word forms
duckier comparative, more ducky comparative, duckies plural, duckies plural, duckiest superlative, most ducky superlative
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The baby loves splashing his rubber _____ in the bath.
Etymology
From duck + the affectionate suffix -y.
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Rhymes for ducky
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What does “ducky” mean?
The word “ducky” means an affectionate word for a duck, especially a toy rubber duck. In plain terms, a cute term for a duck (especially a toy), or a slangy way of saying something is fine — often used ironically.
How do you pronounce “ducky”?
“Ducky” is pronounced DUH-kee (/ˈdʌki/ in IPA).
How do you use “ducky” in a sentence?
Here is “ducky” used in a sentence: “The baby loves splashing his rubber ducky in the bath.”
What part of speech is “ducky”?
Depending on how it is used, “ducky” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “ducky” have?
“Ducky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an affectionate word for a duck, especially a toy rubber duck.