quacky

/ˈkwæki/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a quack (a fraudulent doctor); suggesting fake or unproven medical claims.
    • I felt the herbal supplement's claims were a bit quacky and not backed by science.
    • His quacky advice about curing colds with garlic juice made everyone skeptical.
    • The advertisement had a quacky tone, promising instant weight loss with no effort.
  2. Making a sound like a duck's quack.
    • Her laugh was high and quacky, like a duck's call.
    • The old rubber duck had a quacky squeak that delighted the children.
    • The toy made a quacky noise when you squeezed it.
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