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Joey

Noun / ˈdʒəʊi: / Another word for joey — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a baby kangaroo or a young marsupial

Synonyms & similar words

joeys

Synonyms by register

Informal

kid baby youngster

Literary

babe infant

Common collocations

  • baby kangaroo
  • young kangaroo
  • marsupial baby
  • mother and joey
  • mother kangaroo
  • carrying joey
  • feeding joey

Word family

noun joey

Usage note

A joey specifically refers to a young marsupial, most commonly a kangaroo or wallaby. It is not used for young of other animals.

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Example sentences

  1. The joey hopped around in the grass.
  2. The mother kangaroo carried her joey in her pouch.
  3. The zookeeper fed the joey with a bottle.
  4. The joey looked up at the sky and saw a bird.
  5. The joey slept soundly in its mother's pouch.

Quotes

  • 'The joey is one of the cutest animals in Australia,' exclaimed Sarah.
  • 'I wish I had a joey to take care of,' said Timmy.
  • 'The joey's big eyes make it look so innocent,' commented Emily.

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