shucky ducky

interjection

Phrase indicating disappointment or excitement.

Meanings

interjection
  1. slangPhrase indicating disappointment or excitement.

    They are so good, that when you look at them, all you can do is say "Shucky Ducky Quack Quack! My Crew Is ALL THAT!!!"

    2008, A'ric Jackson, 5 Things Your Guidance Counselor Didn't Tell You, Bloomington, IN: iUniverse, →ISBN, page 52
    2 more examples

    "Aww, shucky ducky quack-quack," Imani crooned, turning to exchange a high-five with me. "We were good! No, as Nia would say, off the chain!"

    2003 August 1, Suzette D. Harrison, When Perfect Ain't Possible, Washington, DC: BET Publications, →ISBN, →OL, page 90

    Tryin' to git on the beam, huh? With them li'l singin' earrings on them li'l squashed-down ears! Aw shucky ducky, now! Look at chu!

    2008 September 1, Jacqueline F. Wheelock, “Blue's Holiday”, in Charline R. McCord, Judy H. Tucker, editors, Christmas Stories from the South's Best Writers, Gretna: Pelican, →ISBN, →OL, page 119

Origin

Coined by comedian Cecil "Shuckey Duckey" Armstrong.

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APA

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Chicago

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