ducky

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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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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.ducky - a special loved oneducky - a special loved one      
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

ducky

[ˈdʌkɪ]
A. N ducky!¡cariño!
B. ADJ (US) → muy mono
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They also keep the call from sticking, critical on those nasty, duckiest of days.
The fact that the spot didn't appear to be the duckiest of locales worked to its advantage, warding off any pressure from hunters who would never suspect the potential of the place.