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quackish

/kwækɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does quackish mean?

adjective

Having the characteristics of a quack; pretentious or unconvincing, especially in a way that is intended to deceive or impress.

Example

"The self-proclaimed expert's quackish claims about the new treatment method were met with skepticism by the medical community."

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