joey

noun
UK: /ˈdʒəʊ.i/
US: /ˈdʒoʊ.i/

  1. A young kangaroo or other marsupial.

    1. The little joey peeked out of its mother's pouch. [ ] [ ]
    2. Wildlife rescuers are caring for an orphaned joey after its mother was injured. [ ] [ ]

  2. A young or small animal, especially one that is cute or endearing.

    1. The baby bird was a tiny joey. [ ] [ ]
    2. My daughter calls every cute animal a joey, even if it's a kitten or puppy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cub offspring

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "joey" in English means: A young kangaroo or other marsupial., A young or small animal, especially one that is cute or endearing..

The phonetic transcription of "joey" is /ˈdʒəʊ.i/ in British English and /ˈdʒoʊ.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "joey": cub, offspring.

Example usage of "joey": "The little joey peeked out of its mother's pouch.". More examples on the page.