Search Dictionary
Definition of quackery

quackery

/ˈkwæk.ər.i/
quack · er · y
Plural:quackeries
•
Adjective:quackish
JUMP TO:

quackery Lexical Profile

quackery Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Dishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically medicine; a specific fraudulent medical treatment or remedy.

Example

"The health board warned consumers against falling for expensive medical quackery promoted on social media."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for quackery
Antonyms
View all antonyms for quackery

• Rhymes for quackery

• Nearby Words

quaalude
quack
quacker
quackery
quacky
quad
quadbike

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from 'quack', a clipping of 'quacksalver', which entered English from early modern Dutch 'quacksalver' (literally, one who boasts about his salves or ointments).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quackery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quackery
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.