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Definition of quacker

quacker

/ˈkwæk.ər/
quack · er

Plural:quackers
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• noun

1

(informal) A duck, or any aquatic bird of the family Anatidae that produces a characteristic quacking call.

Example

"The children tossed handfuls of cracked corn to the noisy quackers paddling near the edge of the pond."


2

A small hand-held reed device or noisemaker blown into to imitate the call of a duck, used in waterfowl hunting or as a novelty toy.

Example

"The wildlife photographer used a wooden quacker to lure the mallards closer to the observation blind."

• Rhymes for quacker

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quacker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quacker
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