ducky

duck·y

 (dŭk′ē)

adj. duck·i·er, duck·i·est Slang

Excellent; fine.

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ducky

(ˈdʌkɪ) or

duckie

n, pl duckies

Brit darling or dear: used as a term of endearment among women, but now often used in imitation of the supposed usage of homosexual men

adj

delightful; fine

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duck•y¹

(ˈdʌk i)

adj. duck•i•er, duck•i•est. Informal.

1. fine; excellent; wonderful.

2. darling; charming; cute.

[1810–20; duck¹ + -y¹]

duck•y²

(ˈdʌk i)

n., pl. duck•ies. Brit. Slang.

(used as a term of endearment or familiarity) dear; sweetheart; darling.

[1530–40; duck¹ + -y² (perhaps alter. by folk etym. of Middle Dutch docke doll)]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ducky - a special loved one       darling, dearie, deary, favorite, favourite, pet lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone chosen - one who is the object of choice; who is given preference; "she was Mama's chosen" macushla - (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling mollycoddle - a pampered darling; an effeminate man teacher's pet - the teacher's favorite student

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Translations

ducato [territorio]

ducky

[ˈdʌkɪ]

A. N ducky! → ¡cariño!

B. ADJ (US) → muy mono

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