kangaroo.
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia and New Guinea.
Meaning & usage
A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia and New Guinea.
A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru (“eastern grey kangaroo”). Despite a popular misconception, the Guugu Yimidhirr term does not mean "I don't know".
To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.
To hunt kangaroo.
To move like a kangaroo.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru (“eastern grey kangaroo”). Despite a popular misconception, the Guugu Yimidhirr term does not mean "I don't know".
Of or relating to Australia.
Characterized by rapidly jumping prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices are unstable in contrast to bear and bull markets.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Guugu Yimidhirr gangurru (“eastern grey kangaroo”). Despite a popular misconception, the Guugu Yimidhirr term does not mean "I don't know".
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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.