quackery — dishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some area, typically medicine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: dishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some area, typically medicine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwækəri/
Korean meaning: 허위 의료행위, 돌팔이 의술
Korean pronunciation: 쿠와-커-리 (강세: 쿠와)
Example Sentences
- The internet is full of health quackery promising instant weight loss.
- My grandmother spent a fortune on quackery before seeing a real doctor.
- The magic crystals for healing? That's pure quackery!
quackery
NOUN//ˈkwækəri//
dishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some area, typically medicine
Fake doctor selling miracle cures
Choose wisely: quackery or bakery!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 네덜란드어 'quacksalver'에서 유래. 'quack'(오리 울음소리처럼 큰소리치다)과 'salver'(연고를 바르는 사람)의 합성어로, 시장에서 큰소리로 약효를 선전하던 돌팔이 의사들을 가리켰습니다.
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📝Examples
“The internet is full of health quackery promising instant weight loss.”
“My grandmother spent a fortune on quackery before seeing a real doctor.”
“The magic crystals for healing? That's pure quackery!”
“Social media influencers often promote dietary quackery to their followers.”
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