Duckies

/ˈdʌkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of ducky; small rubber ducks or duck-shaped toys, often used as bath toys for children.

Etymology

From 'ducky' (an affectionate diminutive of 'duck') pluralized with '-ies.' The rubber duck toy became popular in the 20th century and 'duckies' is common baby talk for them.

Kelly Says

The rubber ducky became famous partly thanks to 'Sesame Street,' but the toy existed since 1949—they're now ubiquitous in bathtubs worldwide, and have even been used by scientists to study ocean currents!

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