Ducky

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌki/

Definitions of ducky

adjective a term used to describe something as cute, charming, or endearing

Example Sentences

A1 My ducky little nephew loves to play in the bathtub.

A2 She wore a ducky yellow raincoat to brighten up the gloomy day.

B1 The ducky toy store had a wide selection of adorable stuffed animals.

B2 The ducky little cafe on the corner serves the best pastries in town.

C1 The ducky little cottage by the lake was the perfect retreat for the weekend.

C2 The ducky little boutique in Paris sells exclusive designer clothing.

Examples of ducky in a Sentence

formal The little girl carried her ducky with her everywhere she went.

informal I found a cute ducky keychain at the store today.

slang Let's go grab some ducky noodles for lunch.

figurative Despite the challenges, he remained as calm as a ducky on water.

Grammatical Forms of ducky

• past tense: ducked
• plural: duckies
• comparative: duckier
• superlative: duckiest
• present tense: duck
• future tense: will duck
• perfect tense: have ducked
• continuous tense: is ducking
• singular: ducky
• positive degree: ducky
• infinitive: to duck
• gerund: ducking
• participle: ducked

Origin and Evolution of ducky

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ducky' originated from the Middle English word 'ducke', which was derived from the Old English word 'duce'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something as pleasant or delightful, the meaning of 'ducky' has evolved over time to also refer to something as cute or endearing.