duckling
/ˈdʌklɪŋ/
noun
- A young duck.
- We saw a fluffy yellow duckling following its mother.
- The duckling hatched from its egg just this morning.
- The mother duck led her ducklings across the pond.
- A term of endearment for a young or beloved person.
- She called her youngest son 'duckling' because he was always following her.
- Don't worry, duckling, everything will be fine.
- Come here, my little duckling, and give me a hug.