5 letter words ending in UCKY

Word: Ducky

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective, Noun

2. Definitions:

• Adjective: excellent; first-rate.
• Noun: a term of endearment; darling.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdʌki/
• UK: /ˈdʌki/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ducky" originated in the 18th century as a term of endearment for a pet duck. Over time, it came to be used more generally as a term of affection or admiration. As an adjective, "ducky" is used to describe something as excellent or first-rate. The term is commonly used in informal contexts, and is often used to express enthusiasm or approval.

5. Synonyms:

• Adjective: excellent, first-rate, superb, wonderful, fantastic
• Noun: darling, sweetheart, honey, dear, love

6. Related Words:

• Lucky
• Pluck
• Sucky
• Tucky
• Yucky

7. Example Sentences:

• Her performance was simply ducky.
• He called her "ducky" as a term of endearment.

Lucky 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

1. Having good fortune or success.

2. Happening by chance or accident; fortuitous.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈlʌki/

UK: /ˈlʌki/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "lucky" originated from the Old Norse word "hlakkr," which means "lively" or "cheerful." It was first used in the 15th century to describe someone who was favored by fortune or chance. Today, "lucky" is commonly used to describe a person or situation that has favorable outcomes or good fortune.

5. Synonyms

Fortunate, auspicious, serendipitous, providential, felicitous, charmed, blessed.

6. Related Words

Happy, charm, magic, grace, smile.

7. Example Sentences

• He felt lucky to have found a job so quickly.
• She won the lottery and felt incredibly lucky.
• The team had a lucky break when the opposing teams star player was injured.
• It was lucky that he had brought an umbrella, as it started raining heavily.

Definition of Mucky

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Mucky means dirty or messy, covered in dirt, mud, or filth.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈmʌki/ UK: /ˈmʌki/

4. Origin and Usage: The word mucky originated from the Middle English word "muk" meaning "dirt or mud." It has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used today. The term is often used to describe something that is dirty or messy, such as muddy shoes or a messy room.

5. Synonyms: Dirty, grimy, filthy, muddy, soiled, unclean.

6. Related Words: Mucus, murks, musky.

7. Example Sentences:

• The little boys clothes were mucky after playing in the mud.
• The kitchen was mucky after the cooking experiment went wrong.
• The muddy field left the footballers boots mucky.
• The car was mucky after driving through the dirt road.
• She refused to wear the mucky dress to the party.

Yucky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Unpleasant or disgusting in taste, smell, or appearance.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈjʌki/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈjʌki/

Origin and Usage: The word "yucky" is a colloquial term that originated in the United States in the early 1960s. It is used to describe something that is unpleasant or disgusting in taste, smell, or appearance.

Synonyms: Gross, disgusting, revolting, repugnant, vile, unpleasant.

Related Words: Gunky, funky, chunk, hunky, junky.

Example Sentences:

• That pizza looks yucky.
• The smell of rotten eggs is yucky.
• The texture of that pudding is yucky.
• She made a yucky face after tasting the medicine.