Is the phrase "Hello ducky" any way to greet a British gentleman?

Question

One of the new members at the club shouted this greeting out earlier today. A most flamboyant chap, pink cravat no less. It seems a most inappropriate way of greeting a British gentleman, my moustache was positively twitching with rage.

Answer 1

Perhaps he is a friend of Dorothy old chap. In which case the twitching will only encourage him. I suggest you simply inform him that the correct way to greet a gentleman is to address him stiffly. I'm sure he will see your point.

Answer 2

Personally I would have taken my stick to the wretch for a number of reasons

1) speaking to me unannounced

2) wearing a pink cravat

3) obviously a ginger beer for calling someone ducky

4) calling me ducky

5) being in my club and utilising the above 4 answers.

When I had finished beating the wretch to a pulp I would let Cuthbertson finish him off and dump him at the council refuse department with the rest of the rubbish.

Answer 3

Hello Ducky is very common in south east London, but it used throughout most of the UK.

It is a term that is preferred by bobbys , cops there, and an excellent way to get them on your side in case you mistakenly go on a killing rampage. They're cool no worries though. it's all Shits and giggles, I love the brits.

Answer 4

If a gentleman's club can't be a haven from these embarrassments of society, than I don't know what. Is this what we fought the jerrys for? I say England's officially gone to the dogs.

Answer 5

i say old bean must be that "Boston Bag" chappy that was bothering Lord Percy, defiantly not british old bean, how he got into the club is any ones business, one thinks he may have been a guest of that lot that sit over in the corner near to the back entrance. one shall have a word with the door man Jeeves and see to it he is removed next time inappropriate language is used. poor show. tally ho...oh and merry christmas old bean.

Answer 6

I think its a perfect way to greet a British gentleman (and I use that term loosely, very loosely!)

Answer 7

I don't take exception when an elderly female addresses me in this way, but I really object if the comment comes from other handbag carriers.

Answer 8

I suppose it's an improvement on 'hello piggy'. It's the festive season - don't allow this member to get your goose.

Answer 9

Absolutely not. Although by the sound of your adorable twitching moustache you could be the "ducky" type.

Answer 10

Some chaps completely lack the social skills and breeding necessary to be your friend Sir. If I was there I would have scolded him, very sternly even!

Answer 11

What he should have said was, "Aye-up me duck!"

So, I can see why you were taken aback!

I think that you should write a letter to the Times! The cheek!

Answer 12

Rather, old bean. I would be most displeased at such impudence. Give the fellow a damn good thrashing, I would.

Answer 13

Stiff upper lip, there's a good chap.

Answer 14

its a sign of the times old boy...they will be letting women into the club next.

Answer 15

ambush him with snowballs - the cad!!

Answer 16

Maybe he is a quack? ;-P

Answer 17

were you born rude or did some1 teach you how ?

Answer 18

lol. this is so fake :)