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kangaroo

UK
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
US
/ˌkæŋɡəˈru/

Translations

kangaroonoun
kangaroos
pl
UK
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
US
/ˌkæŋɡəˈru/
The kangaroo is a marsupial native to Australia.
Кенгуру — это сумчатое животное, родом из Австралии.
Synonyms
roo
wallaby
wallaroo
marsupial
macropod
kangarooadjective
more kangaroo
Comp.
most kangaroo
Super.
UK
/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/
US
/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "kangaroo court", "kangaroo pouch").
Synonyms
phony
biased
pseudo
unofficial
irregular
unfair
sham
mock
illegitimate
fraudulent
bogus
spurious

Definitions

kangaroonoun
A large marsupial from Australia, known for its powerful hind legs, long tail, and ability to hop.
The kangaroo bounded across the open field with incredible speed.
A symbol or representation of Australia, often used in cultural or national contexts.
The kangaroo is featured prominently on the Australian coat of arms.
Any member of the family Macropodidae, especially of the genus Macropus, noted for hopping locomotion and a long muscular tail.
Several species of kangaroo inhabit the arid interior of Australia.
kangarooadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a kangaroo.
The wildlife park built a new kangaroo enclosure.
Irregular, unauthorized, or lacking proper authority, especially when referring to legal or judicial procedures (usually in the phrase "kangaroo court").
The activists dismissed the hearing as a kangaroo proceeding.
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