Quack meaning

What does “quack” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“quack” is a noun, verb and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice.

quack

noun

  1. an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice

  2. the harsh sound of a duck

verb

  1. utter quacking noises

    “The ducks quacked”

  2. act as a medical quack or a charlatan

adjective

  1. medically unqualified

    “a quack doctor”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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