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Definition of quacky
quacky
/ˈkwæki/
quack · y
Adverb:quackily
quacky Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Resembling or characterized by the harsh, nasal sound of a duck's quack, or full of quacking noises.
Example
"The old telephone receiver gave his voice a flat, quacky quality that made it hard to recognize him."
2
Characteristic of or relating to medical quackery or fraudulent, unscientific claims.
Example
"She was skeptical of the clinic's quacky remedies and decided to consult a licensed physician instead."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quacky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quacky