quackery

noun quack·ery \ˈkwa-k(ə-)rē\

: the methods and treatments used by unskillful doctors or by people who pretend to be doctors

Full Definition of QUACKERY

: the practices or pretensions of a quack

See quackery defined for English-language learners

See quackery defined for kids

circa 1711

Medical Dictionary

noun quack·ery \ˈkwak-(ə-)rē\

plural quack·eries

: the practices or pretensions of a quack

Next Word in the Dictionary: quack grassPrevious Word in the Dictionary: quack All Words Near: quackery

What made you want to look up quackery? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears