joey
Translation
joey, young kangaroo
Examples
The joey peeked out of its mother's pouch.
The joey peeked out of its mother's pouch.
Grammar Patterns
((as a countable noun)) a young kangaroo The joey is in the pouch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: baby kangaroo, young kangaroo
Etymology
Believed to originate from an Australian Aboriginal language.
Memory Tips
Imagine a cute baby kangaroo named 'Joey'. The common name makes it easy to remember for the animal.