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.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (kan·ga·roo)

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.

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