Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
joey
noun
/ˈdʒoʊ.i/
Definition
A young kangaroo.
Examples
- The joey peeked out of its mother’s pouch.
- Many visitors at the zoo were excited to see the baby joey hopping around.
- As the joey grows, it will spend more time outside of the pouch.
Meaning
The term ‘joey’ specifically refers to a baby kangaroo, which is born very immature and continues to develop in its mother’s pouch.
Synonyms
- young kangaroo
- infant kangaroo
- baby kangaroo
