"Duckies" are the more popular name for inflatable sit on top kayaks. Unlike the cheaply made vinyl versions that can be purchased at many large retail outlets, the boats that most professional outfitters use are made of the same high quality durable materials as our rafts.
In the East Midlands midlands, duck is a term of endearment. You will hear it here in Leicester, across the county and in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire too. But have you have ever been called it, used it yourself - and then wondered why? It could be a full-on, 'Ey up, mi duck'.
Duck, or “Me duck” is used in Stoke on Trent and surrounding areas, and as far away as Nottingham, as a term of endearment. In other areas, love, pet, hen or my dear is used similarly. In the Potteries, when men are talking to men, they will usually call them mate, not duck.
She said the work "duck" probably originates from the Anglo-Saxon term ducas, used to show someone respect. "I think it's a thing that you only hear in the East Midlands and the Stoke type area," says Dr Braber.
According to Eric Partridge, A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English "duck" was used , and "ducky," as an adjective expressing admiration, derived from that noun and has been used since about 1830.as a colloquial endearment from about 1590.
In UK slang, “love” is often used as a term of endearment or a casual way to address someone, regardless of romantic feelings. It can be used to show friendliness or politeness, similar to “mate” or “darling.” For example, a shopkeeper might say, “What can I get you, love?” to a customer.
Don't read too much into it, it's used in the same way as "mate" is used by many people in England. It's sort of an informal, non-aggressive, placeholder ... It's a cockney thing to do. British people often say “darling” as an endearment, or a term of affection towards someone they are particularly fond of.
Slang terms for a pretty female in England are: Looker, fit looking, bobbydazzler, blonde bombshell, raver, real goer, tidy, well upholstered, well fit, good catch, tease, razzledazzler.
Why do British people call people “love”? The word love means to feel deep affection for someone or something. To address someone as “love” is a friendly gesture that indicates openness and acceptance.
Fit is essentially a synonym for hot in the UK. It's nothing to do with physical fitness, but everything to do with the look of a person. It's not a gendered term either, with fit applying to anyone that an islander may have a physical attraction to.
