What does JOEYS mean?
Joeys
- Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)
- Definitions: Young marsupials, especially kangaroos and wallabies, still in the pouch or recently out of it.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒoʊ.iz/, UK: /ˈdʒəʊ.iz/
- Origin and Usage: The word "joey" originated in Australian English in the 1830s as a diminutive of the name "Joe". It was first used to refer to young kangaroos and wallabies still in the pouch or recently out of it. Over time, the term has become more widely used to refer to young marsupials in general.
- Synonyms: None
- Related Words: Kangas, walla
- Example Sentences:
- The mother kangaroo was carrying two joeys in her pouch.
- The joeys were born just a few months ago and are still too young to leave their mothers side.
- Wallabies are known for their cute and cuddly joeys.
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