ducky
word
/ˈdəˌki/
/dˈʌki/
Definition
A 'ducky' is a small duck. In informal English, it can also mean something or someone very cute or lovable.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal British English to mean 'dear', 'sweet', or 'cute', especially to refer to someone fondly. In American English, it's mostly literal (a small duck) or occasionally a child's bath toy. "Ducky" as an endearment can sound old-fashioned.
Spanish: patito - adorablePortuguese (BR): patinho - fofo (informal)Portuguese (PT): patinho - fofo (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 小鸭子 - 可爱的（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 小鴨子 - 可愛的（口語）Hindi: बतख़ का बच्चा - प्यारा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: بطة صغيرة - لطيف (غير رسمي)Bengali: ছোট হাঁস - আদুরে (ব্যক্তি বা বস্তু)Russian: утёнок - милый (разг.)Japanese: 子ガモ - かわいい人（親しみを込めて）Vietnamese: vịt con - dễ thương (thân mật)Korean: 새끼 오리 - 귀여운 사람(친근하게)Turkish: küçük ördek - tatlı (sevimli, samimi)Urdu: چھوٹا بطخ - پیارا (محبت سے)Indonesian: vịt con - dễ thương (thân mật)
Example Sentences
The ducky swam across the pond.
basic
She has a yellow ducky in her bath.
basic
She called the child her little ducky before bed.
natural
Isn’t that sweater just ducky?
natural
That puppy looks so ducky!
basic
Morning, ducky! Did you sleep well?
natural