A mispronunciation, folk etymology, and quack etymology of duct tape. The story that duct tape was originally duck tape is an urban legend. No researcher has ever found a single instance of the adhesive tape developed in 1942 being called "duck tape" until the 70s and 80s, long after it was established that it was called "duct tape" and people were simply mispronouncing it. This urban legend has picked up a lot of steam for various reasons, but is wholly unsubstantiated.
People like to tell the story that "duck tape" isn't really a mispronunciation, but is actually the origin of "duct tape," but the story is just that: a story.
by The Yar October 11, 2006
by Stephan J. August 17, 2014
Common mispronunciation of Duct Tape. The duck pictured on the label apparently contributes to the confusion over the name.
by Stephanie M. January 02, 2004
Rapist 1:"What are you gonna tie her up with?"
Rapist 2:"I'll use duck tape."
Rapist 1:"You're a royal dumbass."
Rapist 2:"I'll use duck tape."
Rapist 1:"You're a royal dumbass."
by SillyClownRapist July 02, 2010
by Jenni February 10, 2004
When you do the sex and you a cuum shot and it gets in partners hair so you take your ass hairs and wipe off cuum with said ass hairs and get shit on partners hair :)
by j0_p0ynter October 28, 2019
when a person is depressed and you want to be left alone a term used to explain your state of depression
sad person 1-Dude i dont want to talk to you im so freakin depressed im about to put duck tape on the windows!
naraya- chill.
naraya- chill.
by Naraya subramanian March 17, 2008