Synonyms for

Quack

Verb / kwæk / Another word for quack — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make the sound of a duck; to talk foolishly or dishonestly

Synonyms & similar words

honk croak cackle chatter babble blabber gibber prattle ramble jabber rattle blather yammer gab chirp twitter warble mutter murmur whisper

Example sentences

  1. The duck quacked at me when I got too close.
  2. The medicine man was a quack who sold fake cures.
  3. The politician was known for his quack speeches that promised the impossible.
  4. The comedian's jokes made the audience quack with laughter.
  5. The old car had a quack sound when it started.

Quotes

  • "If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." - James Whitcomb Riley
  • "When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck." - James Whitcomb Riley
  • "I'm not a quack, I'm a mad scientist." - Dr. Horrible

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