joey

/ˈdʒoʊ.i/

Definitions

1. noun

a young of a macropod, especially a kangaroo, wallaby, or joeybat, that is still in its mother’s pouch

“The joey peeked out from its mother’s pouch as it hopped through the outback.”

Synonyms

  • kangaroo joey
  • youngling

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature