ducky 1
/duk"ee/ , adj., duckier, duckiest . Informal.
1. fine; excellent; wonderful.
2. darling; charming; cute.
[ 1810-20; DUCK 1 + -Y 1 ]
ducky 2
/duk"ee/ , n. , pl. duckies . Brit. Slang.
(used as a term of endearment or familiarity) dear; sweetheart; darling; pet.
[ 1530-40; DUCK 1 + -Y 2 (perh. alter. by folk etym. of MD docke doll ]