What it means
A warm, everyday pet name in the Midlands, used the way you’d say mate, love, or pal. Shop staff, cabbies, and random aunties drop it with zero flirting, just pure friendliness. It can sound odd if you’re not local, but once someone calls you duck, you feel instantly looked after.
Usage examples
"Alright, duck, you after a bacon cob or what? Cheers, love, stick a brew on an’ all, I’m starving, ta."
"Sit yourself down, duck, I'll put the kettle on and we'll have a proper chat."
"Thanks ever so much, duck, you've been a real help carrying those bags."
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