joey

noun

jo·​ey ˈjō-ē How to pronounce joey (audio)
Australia
: a baby animal
especially : a baby kangaroo

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Think, for instance, of spring lambs, summer fawns or late-winter kangaroo joeys. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 At the time of the escape, the kangaroo was carrying her baby, known as a joey. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026 There’s often a little story within the story, a joey in a marsupial pouch. — Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026 The couple welcomed their first joey, daughter Grace Warrior, in March 2021. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joey

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First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of joey was in 1839

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“Joey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joey. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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