joey word
joey word noun: a word that is contained in a kangaroo word.
Noun
joey word (plural joey words)
- A word that is contained in a kangaroo word.
- Like a kangaroo novice, each joey word must take at least one hop through the letters of the mother word.1998, Richard Lederer, Dave Morice, The word circus
- […] the joey word has to have its letters in order within the parent kangaroo word […]2005, Anu Garg, Another word a day
- Synonyms:
- joey
Synonyms of joey word
Forms of joey word
| plural | joey words |
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Origin of joey word
From joey (“junior kangaroo”) + word.
Questions about joey word
- What does joey word mean?
- Joey word means a word that is contained in a kangaroo word.
- What part of speech is joey word?
- Joey word is a noun.
- What is the plural of joey word?
- The plural of joey word is joey words.
Words near joey word in the dictionary
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