Meaning of the word joey in English

What does joey mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

joey

US /ˈdʒoʊ.i/
UK /ˈdʒəʊ.i/
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Noun

a young kangaroo, wallaby, or opossum

Example:
The mother kangaroo carried her joey in her pouch.
We saw a tiny joey peeking out of its mother's pouch at the zoo.