Definition of "kangaroo"
Kid-friendly meaning of kangaroo, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "kangaroo" mean?
kangaroo (noun) — an Australian animal that hops on strong back legs and carries babies in a pouch.
Example sentences using "kangaroo"
Grade K–2
A kangaroo hops fast.
Grade 3–5
A baby kangaroo, called a joey, lives in its mother's pouch for months.
Grade 6–8
A kangaroo can leap nearly thirty feet in a single bound, using its huge back legs and thick tail like a spring to launch itself across open country.
Words that rhyme with "kangaroo"
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