quack

Definition

  • noun: a pretender to medical skill
  • verb: to make a loud sound
  • verb: to make the characteristic cry of a duck
  • used in usually a negative or humorous way to refer to a doctor
  • synonyms: charlatan, boast, empiric

Examples

  • That 'quack' almost killed me by prescribing the wrong medication.

  • Her doctor turned out to be a real 'quack'.

  • We could hear the ducks 'quacking'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes. Surprisingly, it was. Oh, and, uh, just between you and me? You look much better bald. See you tomorrow. Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack! Yay! So, I take it the date went well? No, it was horrible. (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2
  • (..) Whoa! Huh? Ah! Whoo! Ooh! Oh! Huh? Ah. Quack, quack! Wow! What? Where? Whoa, foot is asleep. Ah, pins and needles! Good afternoon, (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2