step on a duck
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Meaning · English
To break wind.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Whoa! Did somebody step on a 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).
Common questions
What does “step on a duck” mean?
To break wind.
Is “step on a duck” formal or informal?
step on a duck is generally slang.