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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 or make ducks and drakes of
: to use recklessly : squander
  • played ducks and drakes with his money

First Known Use of ducks and drakes

1583

in the meaning defined above

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