Sitting duck Definition An easy target; someone or something who is defenseless, vulnerable, or in a precarious situation Example 1) The sweet old lady was a sitting duck for the aggressive salesman. 2) Out in the open field, the soldiers were sitting ducks for enemy snipers. Etymology This phrase was first used by soldiers in World War Two. @kaqqbot @English_Exclusive L 1.2K views€£@#€, edited 06:01