ducks and drakes
noun
variants: or
duck and drake
Definition of ducks and drakes
: the pastime of skimming flat stones or shells along the surface of calm water
play ducks and drakes with
ormake ducks and drakes of
: to use recklessly : squander played ducks and drakes with his money
From the M-W Editors
1583
First Known Use of ducks and drakes
1583
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