ducky
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈdʌki/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English duck Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English ducky From duck (term of endearment) + -y.
- Darling, charming, cute.
- Great; going well; proceeding in an eminently agreeable fashion.
“Farnesworth smiled contentedly as he read the stock ticker; all was ducky on Wall Street.”
“1930, Mickey Mouse newspaper comic Isn't this the duckiest little leather skirt you ever saw?”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English duck Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English ducky From duck (term of endearment) + -y (diminutive suffix).
- An affectionate pet name.
“"Morning, ducky!" said Roderick, as he gave his partner a quick peck on the cheek and sat down to breakfast.”
- A woman's breast.