Synonyms for
Joey
Definition
a baby kangaroo or a young marsupial
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
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.
Example sentences
- The joey hopped around in the grass.
- The mother kangaroo carried her joey in her pouch.
- The zookeeper fed the joey with a bottle.
- The joey looked up at the sky and saw a bird.
- 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.