adjective / noun
ducky
DUK-ee/dˈʌkˌi/
Pleasant or dear to someone.
He checks his fresh haircut in the mirror and declares it ducky.
Etymology
Ducky extends duck or duckie as an endearment to affectionate or approving description. Its use can also be ironic.
More examples
- Everything is just ducky now that the heat works again.
- You look lovely today, ducky.
- She says the new schedule is ducky, but I disagree.
Forms
ducky · duckier · duckiest · duckies
Similar words
- fine
- More neutral and common for something acceptable or satisfactory.
- satisfactory
- Emphasizes meeting requirements rather than expressing cheerful approval.
- darling
- An affectionate address, not an alternative for generally satisfactory.