joey.
The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
Meaning & usage
The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
A young child.
Ellipsis of joey word.
A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.
Where this word comes from
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.
A kind of clown.
Where this word comes from
From Joseph Grimaldi (1778–1837), a popular English entertainer.
A member of the Royal Marines.
A person with cerebral palsy.
A stupid person.
Where this word comes from
From British TV personality Joey Deacon (1920–1981), 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.
A fourpenny piece, or its value; fourpence worth.
a joey of brandy
Where this word comes from
Said to have been named after Scottish politician Joseph Hume (1777–1855).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.