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Meanings of ducky in English

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A special loved one.

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Usage of ducky in English
1
Mr Nye said that the duchy, or ducky, was no such thing.
The Guardian
2
That's ducky, but our Mr. Barbara won't be changing bandages for long.
Under the dome: a novel
3
Perhaps there might be a young mother and some ducky little children.
The Spanish Chest
4
Perhaps she'll miss her big four-posted bed and those ducky rag rugs.
Phyllis: A Twin
5
Do come up this minute, my dear ducky woman, and see me.
Wild Kitty
6
Shakespeare never made his hero address the girl as 'ducky.'
Dreams
7
Now, ducky, you're to keep that as a little present.
The Freelands
8
I suppose it was Mrs Hushabye that invited you, ducky?
Heartbreak House
9
Never mind, ducky daddles, we'll know a lot about them six months from now!
Ethel Morton at Rose House
10
I think not, ducky: Miss Addy is with him.
Heartbreak House
11
But maybe not such a lucky ducky after all.
Doctor Sleep
12
Not a word will I say, ducky, make yer pore little mind easy about that.
Australia Felix
13
I wouldn't leave you for the world, Mummy ducky.
The Tree of Heaven
14
He's a daisy; he's a ducky; he's a lamb.
Just Patty
15
There, ducky, my heart's delight, I will return immediately.
The School for Husbands
16
Decide on a ducky little toque and a fascinating river hat (for next summer).
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-01-14
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