Quack

Pronunciation: /kwæk/

Definitions of quack

noun a person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically medicine

Example Sentences

A1 The duck says quack.

A2 I heard a loud quack coming from the pond.

B1 The quack of the duck echoed through the park.

B2 The quack of the duck was unmistakable in the quiet morning.

C1 The scientist studied the quack of the duck to understand its communication patterns.

C2 The quack of the duck was analyzed in great detail by the research team.

Examples of quack in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian explained that ducks make a 'quack' sound.

informal I heard a loud 'quack' coming from the pond.

slang The comedian's joke landed with a 'quack' from the audience.

figurative The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but 'quackery'.

Grammatical Forms of quack

• past tense: quacked
• plural: quacks
• comparative: quackier
• superlative: quackiest
• present tense: quack
• future tense: will quack
• perfect tense: have quacked
• continuous tense: is quacking
• singular: quack
• positive degree: quack
• infinitive: to quack
• gerund: quacking
• participle: quacking

Origin and Evolution of quack

First Known Use: 1634 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'quack' originated from the Dutch word 'quacksalver', which referred to a person who falsely claimed to have medical skills or knowledge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'quack' has evolved to primarily refer to someone who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skills, particularly in the context of alternative medicine.