English · Slang Attested

rubber duck

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An inflatable boat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một chiếc thuyền bơm hơi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Around midday on Saturday, Warrnambool's main beach was evacuated when a volunteer from Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club was thrown into the ocean from an inflatable rescue boat (IRB), often referred to as a rubber duck.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Ducks & geese

Common questions

What does “rubber duck” mean?

An inflatable boat.

Is “rubber duck” formal or informal?

rubber duck is generally slang.

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