Definition of "joey" in English

noun

1. The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.

2. (Australia, slang) A young child.

3. Ellipsis of joey word.

4. (UK, Ireland, prison slang) A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.

noun

1. (theater, circus) A kind of clown.

noun

1. (UK, military, slang) A member of the Royal Marines.

noun

1. (dated, slang, derogatory, offensive in British) A person with cerebral palsy.

2. (dated, slang, derogatory, offensive in British) A stupid person.

noun

1. (UK, slang, obsolete) A fourpenny piece, or its value; fourpence worth.

   • a joey of brandy