ducky

adjective

ˈdə-kē How to pronounce ducky (audio)
Definition of duckynext
as in OK
being to one's liking if you don't want to come, that's just ducky with me

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ducky
  1. OK
  2. fine
  3. alright
  4. good
Adjective
  • Edward Igoe said all officers involved in the situation are okay, but the suspect has died.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • After a December test screening proved to be just okay, the studio decided to take matters into its own hands and took charge of the post-production to make its own cut.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of OK
Adjective
  • Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Know that things are gonna be alright, and there is definitely a bright future ahead.
    — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • But the kids are alright, too, and several up-and-comers are name-checked as ones to watch.
    — Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Definition of alright
Adjective
  • The next best thing to intravenous intervention when dehydrated is Liquid IV.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Our best guess is that there might be a little bit of recognition for the youngest generations, too, watching all those clips — as in, Holy cow, Austin Powers was real!
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of good
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“Ducky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ducky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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