ducks and drakes

noun

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>

ducks and drakes or duck and drake

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