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kangaroo

/kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/

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noun

A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

Examples :

"While visiting the Australian zoo, my daughter was excited to see a kangaroo hopping across the enclosure. "

animal biology nature organism continent

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noun

A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

Examples :

"My dad wore a kangaroo jacket to keep warm on the chilly school run. "

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verb

To practice kangaroo care on an infant; to hold a premature infant against the skin.

Examples :

"The nurses kangarooed the tiny baby, placing her skin-to-skin against her mother's chest to help regulate her temperature. "

medicine family physiology body human organism

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verb

To hunt kangaroo.

Examples :

"Some people kangaroo for meat and sport in the Australian outback. "

animal sport action food

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verb

To move like a kangaroo

Examples :

"The children were excited to watch the teacher kangaroo across the playground. "

animal action way sport

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adjective

Of or relating to Australia.

Examples :

"The kangaroo pouch is a symbol of Australia. "

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adjective

(investments) Characterized by rapidly jumping prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices are unstable in contrast to bear and bull markets.

Examples :

"The stock market's recent performance was kangaroo-like, with sudden, unpredictable price swings. "

business finance economy