black duck

• Término coloquial australiano antiguo para referirse a una persona de piel oscura, hoy considerado ofensivo y desusado. También se usó históricamente como apodo para una especie de pato australiano.

An old Australian slang term for a dark-skinned person, now considered offensive and obsolete. Also historically used as a nickname for a type of native Australian duck.

1. A type of waterfowlB1formal

   A dark-plumaged duck species, often referring to the American black duck (Anas rubripes) or the Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa).

   pato negro

   • The black duck is commonly found in eastern North America.
   • We spotted a black duck swimming in the marsh.
   • Birdwatchers often confuse the black duck with the mallard.

2. Australian slang for an unknown personC1slangaustralian

   An informal Australian expression used to refer to a person whose identity is unknown or not specified.

   Pato negro (jerga australiana)

   • Who was that black duck you were talking to at the pub?
   • I saw a black duck leaving the office early today.
   • Some black duck left their hat on the bus.