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Definition joey

Etymology 1

Unknown. Older and more general sources state that joey comes from an Australian aboriginal language, 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.

Noun

joey (plural joeys)

1. The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
2. The shorter word whose letters can be found within a kangaroo word.
3. (Britain, prison slang) A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.

Etymology 2

From Joseph Grimaldi.

Noun

joey (plural joeys)

1. (theater, circus) A kind of clown.

Etymology 3

Noun

joey (plural joeys)

1. (Britain, military, slang) A member of the Royal Marines.

Etymology 4

From Joey Deacon, who was the focus of Blue Peter's 1981 charity campaign. The programme was aimed at children, who then picked the term up and used it as an insult.

Noun

joey (plural joeys)

1. (slang, derogatory, offensive in Britain) A person with cerebal palsy.
2. (slang, derogatory, offensive in Britain) A stupid person.

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