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duck⋅y

1[duhk-ee]
–adjective, duck⋅i⋅er, duck⋅i⋅est. Informal.
1. fine; excellent; wonderful.
2. darling; charming; cute.

Origin:
1810–20; duck 1 + -y 1

duck⋅y

2[duhk-ee]
–noun, plural duck⋅ies. British Slang.
(used as a term of endearment or familiarity) dear; sweetheart; darling; pet.

Origin:
1530–40; duck 1 + -y 2 (perh. alter. by folk etym. of MD docke doll
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duck·y   (dŭk'ē)   
adj.   duck·i·er, duck·i·est Slang
Excellent; fine.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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