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quack

[ ˈkwak]

quack

adjective

Definition of quack (Entry 5 of 5)

: of, relating to, or used by quacks
//quack cancer cures

quack

verb

[ˈkwak]

quacked; quacking

Other Words from quack

Noun (2)

quackish \ ˈkwa-kish \ adjective

First Known Use of quack

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

1798, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1628, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1653, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quack

Verb (1)

alteration of queck to quack, from Middle English queken, from queke, interjection, of imitative origin

Noun (2) and Verb (2)

short for quacksalver

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More Synonyms and Antonyms ofquack

Synonyms & Antonyms of quack

one who makes false claims of identity or expertise

don't bother to see that guy, as I've heard he's a quack with no actual training

Synonyms for quack

Words Related to quack

poseur

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More Definitions forquack

quack

verb

\ ˈkwak \

quacked; quacking

Kids Definition of quack

(Entry 1 of 4)

: to make the cry of a duck

quack

noun

Kids Definition of quack (Entry 2 of 4)

: a cry made by a duck

quack

noun

Kids Definition of quack (Entry 3 of 4)

: a person who pretends to have medical knowledge and skill

quack

adjective

Kids Definition of quack (Entry 4 of 4)

: relating to, being, or used by a person who pretends to have medical skill
//a quack doctor quack remedies

quack

noun

\ ˈkwak \

Medical Definition of quack

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a pretender to medical skill : an ignorant or dishonest practitioner

quack

adjective

Medical Definition of quack (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or being a quack
//scores of quack remedies for arthritis— Jane E. Brody