quackish
intermediateB2/ˈkwækɪʃ/ · quack-ish
Characteristic of a fraudulent or incompetent individual, especially in medicine.
Meanings
Characteristic of a fraudulent or incompetent individual, especially in medicine.
جعلی یا نااہل شخص کی خصوصیات، خاص طور پر طب میں۔
چالاکی
chaalaki
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- quackish remedies
- quackish practices
- quackish doctors
Example Sentences
The quackish doctor offered unsolicited remedies for common ailments.
چالاکی والے ڈاکٹر نے عام بیماریوں کے لئے بغیر پوچھے علاج تجویز کئے۔
Chalaki wale doctor ne aam bimariyon ke liye baghair poochay ilaj tajweez kiye.
Many quackish advertisements promising quick cures are misleading.
بہت سے چالاکی والے اشتہارات جو تیز علاج کے وعدے کرتے ہیں، گمراہ کن ہوتے ہیں۔
Bohat se chalaki wale ishtiharat jo tez ilaj ke waaday karte hain, gumrah kun hotay hain.
Patients should be wary of quackish medical claims.
مریضوں کو چالاکی والے طبی دعووں سے ہوشیار رہنا چاہئے۔
Marizoon ko chalaki wale tabi daawon se hoshiyar rehna chahiye.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'quack' leading to 'quackish' practices.
Imagine a doctor wearing an exaggerated quack's hat, symbolizing fraudulent practices.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اونٹ کے منہ میں دانہ
oonth ke munh mein daana
A grain in the camel's mouth (a metaphor for false promises).
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "quack" — a faked or poorly qualified medical practitioner
First known use: 16th century
The term 'quack' has been used since the 16th century to refer to fraudulent or unqualified practitioners, often in medicine.