Duck Definition

duck
noun
  1. small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
  2. (cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
  3. flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
  4. a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
verb
  1. to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away; "Before he could duck, another stone struck him"
  2. submerge or plunge suddenly
  3. dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"
  4. 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:

  • "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

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.

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