joey

noun

1. A young or baby kangaroo, wallaby, koala, or other marsupial, especially one that is carried in its mother's pouch.

   B1

   countableAustralian

   • "The joey is safely inside its mother’s pouch."A2
   • "We saw a kangaroo and her joey near the road."B1
   • "The rescued joey was too small to survive without specialized care."B2
   • "Koala joeys are born very small and develop in their mother's pouch."B2