duck

duck

informal

1. An odd, peculiar, or eccentric person. Usually used after modifiers indicating such characteristics. His new girlfriend is nice enough, but she's a bit of an odd duck, don't you think? Most of my family thinks I'm something of a strange duck. I just like doing things my own unique way, I guess. A: "She's something of an odd duck, living in total solitude and rarely making public appearances." B: "She's an artist, though. Maybe that's normal."

2. A term of endearment, especially for a loved one. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Hello, my little duck. How are you?" B: "Hi, Grandad. I'm fine." Good morning, my duck! What would you like for breakfast? Look at you precious little ducks in your matching tuxedos! I've never seen cuter ring bearers in all my life.

odd duck

A rather unusual, strange, or peculiar person. His new girlfriend is nice enough, but she's a bit of an odd duck, don't you think?

See also: duck, odd

strange duck

A rather unusual, strange, eccentric, or peculiar person. His new girlfriend is nice enough, but she's a bit of a strange duck, don't you think?

See also: duck, strange

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duck

verb

See deduck

duck

1. n. a male urinal bedpan. (Hospitals.) Somebody in room 212 needs a duck.

2. tv. to avoid someone or something. Clare is ducking her responsibility.

3. Go to deduck.

4. n. a ticket. (Probably akin to ducats.) Did you buy the ducks early, or do we have to stand in line?

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