Word
joey
Phoneticsjoey
US/ˈdʒoʊi/
UK/dʒˈəʊi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a young kangaroo or other animal that lives in its mother's pouch. You use this word mostly when talking about Australian wildlife.
n. the young of a marsupial, especially a kangaroo, wallaby, or possum. It remains in the mother's pouch until it is sufficiently developed to survive outside.
Examples
“The joey peeked out from its mother's pouch.”
“Wildlife rescuers found a joey unharmed in the pouch of a kangaroo that had been hit by a car.”
“Marsupial reproduction is unique because the joey is born in an almost embryonic state, after which it must crawl unaided to the pouch to continue its development.”
Examples
simple
“The joey peeked out from its mother's pouch.”
contextual
“Wildlife rescuers found a joey unharmed in the pouch of a kangaroo that had been hit by a car.”
complex
“Marsupial reproduction is unique because the joey is born in an almost embryonic state, after which it must crawl unaided to the pouch to continue its development.”
Usage
Commonly used in Australian English; when used as a proper noun, it is a familiar diminutive of the name Joseph.
Etymology
From Joe + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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