Ducky generally means cute or delightful, often used in American slang. It can also refer to a toy duck or be used playfully as a term of endearment. Key senses:
- Adjective (informal): very pleasant, attractive, or satisfactory; sometimes ironic when describing something not great.
- Noun (informal): a duck; also a toy duck.
Notes on usage:
- In casual speech, you might hear “Everything is ducky” to mean “everything is fine” (sometimes sarcastically).
- As a term of endearment, people may say “ducky” to address someone affectionately, similar to “dear” or “sweetie” in some contexts.
If you’d like, I can tailor examples using ducky in different registers (casual American English, British English, or child-directed speech) or look up current dictionary nuances.
