quack

[kwæk]

quack Definition

  • 1the harsh, throaty cry of a duck or any similar sound
  • 2a person who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skills

Using quack: Examples

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  • Example

    The quack of the ducks in the pond was a pleasant sound.

  • Example

    He was exposed as a quack after several patients suffered complications from his treatments.

quack Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quack

Phrases with quack

  • a type of medicine that is not based on scientific evidence and is often ineffective or harmful

    Example

    He wasted a lot of money on quack medicine before seeking proper medical treatment.

  • the practice of dishonestly claiming to have medical knowledge or skills

    Example

    The government has launched a campaign to crack down on quackery in the healthcare industry.

  • to make a sound like a duck

    Example

    The children were quacking like ducks as they played in the park.

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Summary: quack in Brief

The term 'quack' [kwæk] refers to the harsh, throaty cry of a duck or any similar sound. It also denotes a person who dishonestly claims to have medical knowledge or skills, exemplified by 'He was exposed as a quack after several patients suffered complications from his treatments.' 'Quack' extends into phrases like 'quack medicine,' referring to ineffective or harmful medicine, and 'quackery,' the practice of dishonestly claiming medical knowledge or skills.

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