Definition

Describing something that is associated with a fraud or a person who pretends to have medical skills without proper qualifications.

Example

The doctor was known for his quack treatments that promised miraculous results.

Conversation

Did you hear about that quack doctor who claims he can cure anything?

Yeah, I saw that online — it's hard to believe people fall for that.

I know, right? It makes me wonder how many quack remedies are out there.

Too many, I bet! We should stick to real medical advice.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make the sound that ducks make, which is a short, sharp noise.

Example

The ducks quack loudly every morning at the pond.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that duck quack at the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was so loud! I couldn't stop laughing.

I know, right? It's funny how they just quack without a care in the world.

Definition

A person who pretends to be a doctor or has medical skills but is not qualified; often used to describe someone who gives false medical advice.

Example

The town was warned about the quack who was offering fake treatments.

Conversation

Did you hear that weird sound outside?

Yeah, it sounded like a quack from a duck!

I thought it was just someone pretending to be a doctor or something.

Root Explanation

Quack → The word originates from the Dutch 'quacken', meaning to croak or to make a sound like a duck. It refers to the sound made by a duck, and by extension, it has come to describe someone who pretends to have medical skills or knowledge without being qualified.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound a duck makes — 'quack' — and think of someone pretending to have skills, just like a duck making noise without real substance.

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