11+ Synonyms for Duck & Similar Words
Definition of 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)
11 synonyms found
Writing tips for "duck"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like circumvent, dip, dodge can replace "duck" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 11 alternatives available, "duck" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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