Phrase guide

duck walk

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of loaded walk in which the sportsman squats somewhat and steps forward or backward with his knees alternatingly while optionally carrying a dumbbell or kettlebell on each side or a kettlebell or cupped dumbbell between the legs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: bodybuilding, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A means of acceleration, moving with each foot turned 45 degrees from the forward position.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skating, sports

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A dance or dance move, popularised in the 1950s by Chuck Berry, in which the dancer steps forwards crouching on bended knees while keeping the back straight and head erect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: preceded by definite article

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4

verb

Meaning 4

To move through use of the duck walk.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ankkakävely — bodybuilding
  • German: Entengang — bodybuilding
  • Swedish: ankgång — bodybuilding
  • Finnish: ankkakävely — skating
  • Finnish: ankkakävely — dance move
  • German: Entengang — dance move
  • Swedish: ankgång — dance move