joey
/ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
2
A young child.
3
Ellipsis of joey word.
4
A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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