joeys

[US]/'dʒəʊɪ/
[UK]/'dʒoi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. baby animal

Phrases & Collocations

joey yung

Example Sentences

save it, Joey—I'm in big trouble now.

from that moment, doggone it if I didn't see a motivation in Joey!.

Joey was upset when we moved house, but Ben seems to have taken it all in his stride.

JOEY: Yeah right after we stole his lunch money and gave him a wedgie. What's the matter with you, he's parking the car.

Joey: I dunno, I've been standing here spelling it out for you! (Goes back to the door) I don't hear anything. Oh, wait, wait, wait. (Looks through the spyhole

The joey is nestled in its mother's pouch.

The joey peeked out of the pouch curiously.

The joey hopped around playfully.

The joey nuzzled against its mother for warmth.

The joey suckled milk from its mother.

The joey is learning to hop independently.

The joey is growing stronger each day.

The joey will eventually leave its mother's pouch.

The mother kangaroo is protective of her joey.

The joey is curious about its surroundings.

Real-world Examples

Newborns, called joeys, stay in the safe, warm place for months, while they continue to develop.

Source: VOA Special English: World

So the birth of a new joey in Chester provides a glimmer of hope for the future of the species.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2023 Collection

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