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duck

informal

1. An odd, peculiar, or eccentric person. Usually used after modifiers indicating such characteristics. His new girlfriend is nice enough, but she's a bit of an odd duck, don't you think? Most of my family thinks I'm something of a strange duck. I just like doing things my own unique way, I guess. A: "She's something of an odd duck, living in total solitude and rarely making public appearances." B: "She's an artist, though. Maybe that's normal."

2. A term of endearment, especially for a loved one. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Hello, my little duck. How are you?" B: "Hi, Grandad. I'm fine." Good morning, my duck! What would you like for breakfast? Look at you precious little ducks in your matching tuxedos! I've never seen cuter ring bearers in all my life.

odd duck

A rather unusual, strange, or peculiar person. His new girlfriend is nice enough, but she's a bit of an odd duck, don't you think?

strange duck

A rather unusual, strange, eccentric, or peculiar person. His new girlfriend is nice enough, but she's a bit of a strange duck, don't you think?

duck

verb

See deduck

duck

1. n. a male urinal bedpan. (Hospitals.) Somebody in room 212 needs a duck.

2. tv. to avoid someone or something. Clare is ducking her responsibility.

3. Go to deduck.

4. n. a ticket. (Probably akin to ducats.) Did you buy the ducks early, or do we have to stand in line?

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Joe Bubb, organiser, said: "This year we have more ducks of various shapes and sizes on display for visitors to see.".

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Inspector Izzi Hignell, who rescued the duck from the water, said: "The duck had a horrific injury to his beak, which must have been causing a considerable amount of pain and would have restricted eating and drinking.

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