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duck3

Pronunciation: /dʌk/

(also ducks)
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Definition of duck

noun

British informal
  • dear; darling (used as an informal or affectionate form of address, especially among cockneys): it’s time you changed, my duck where’ve yer been, ducks!

Origin:

late 16th century: from duck1

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