What does QUACK mean?

Quack

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun: the sound made by a duck or similar bird.
• As a verb: to make the sound of a duck or similar bird; to talk in a way that is not sincere or meaningful.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kwæk/
• UK: /kwak/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "quack" is thought to have originated from the Middle Dutch word "quacken," meaning "to croak." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the sound made by a duck or similar bird.
• The verb form of "quack" has been used since the 17th century to describe the sound made by a person imitating a duck. It is also used to describe people who make false or fraudulent claims, particularly in the field of medicine.

Synonyms:

• Noun: quackery, honk, cluck
• Verb: imitate, mimic, simulate

Related Words:

• Quick
• Track
• Crack
• Stack
• Black

Example Sentences:

• The ducks in the pond were making a loud quack.
• The comedian quacked like a duck to make the audience laugh.
• The doctor was accused of quackery for promoting a fake cure.