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Joey
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/ˈdʒəʊ.i/
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/ˈdʒoʊ.i/
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joey
noun
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A young kangaroo or other marsupial that is still in its mother's pouch.
The joey peeked out from its mother's pouch, curious about the world outside.
A young child, especially in Australian colloquial usage.
"Hush now, joey, and get some sleep," the mother whispered.
(Historical, UK slang) A four-penny (later three-penny) silver coin formerly in circulation in Britain.
He dropped a joey into the bus conductor’s hand.
Joey
proper noun
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/ˈdʒəʊ.i/
US
/ˈdʒoʊ.i/
Given name, diminutive of Joseph, Josephine, Joanna, etc.
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A male or female given name, a short form of Joseph, Josephine, Joanna, or related names.
Joey won the science fair with her volcano model.
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Joe
Joseph
joey
adjective
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Designed for or relating to baby marsupials.
The wildlife carer prepared a special joey formula.
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