Duck Definition
duck
noun
- small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
- (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
- flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
- a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
verb
- to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away; "Before he could duck, another stone struck him"
- submerge or plunge suddenly
- dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
"Duck" in song lyrics
See how duck is used in real songs:
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"415 in your face, you better duck"
415 — Call it What You Want 2 -
"When I bust, one gon' duck"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy — Roll Roll -
"Plucked out the air cause he didn't sit duck"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Caged Bird
Words that rhyme with duck
Usage tips for "duck"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "duck" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for duck to find words that pair well.