Meaning
The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
Unknown. Older and more general sources state that joey comes from an Australian Aboriginal language (cited as joè), but newer sources that focus on Australian English and Aboriginal languages say the origin is unknown. The Australian National Dictionary includes a sense of “young possum” with citations predating the earliest “young kangaroo” citations.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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