Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quack
Noun
/kwæk/
Definition
A person who pretends to be a doctor or an expert in a field but lacks the necessary qualifications.
Examples
- The so-called doctor was nothing but a quack selling useless remedies.
- She realized he was a quack when she discovered he had no medical degree.
Meaning
The term ‘quack’ often refers to someone who sells fake medical treatments or advice, misleading people for personal gain.
Synonyms
- charlatan
- fraud
- impostor
