joey

noun

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

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On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 There’s often a little story within the story, a joey in a marsupial pouch. Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026 The joey, a boy with a pink nose, was born in late July, according to a Thursday post from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 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 See All Example Sentences for joey

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Apr. 2026.

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