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Kangaroo
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Macropods:
A
member
of the Macropodidae family of large
marsupials
with strong
hind legs
for
hopping
,
native
to Australia.
●
In Canadian English:
A
hooded
jacket
with a front
pocket
, usually of
fleece
material
, a
kangaroo
jacket
.
Verb
●
To
practice
kangaroo care
on an
infant
; to
hold
a
premature
infant
against the skin.
●
To
hunt
kangaroo.
●
To
move
like a kangaroo.
Adj
●
In Australia:
Of or
relating
to Australia.
●
In Finance:
Characterized by
rapidly
jumping
prices in
securities
markets
or by
belief
that the
prices
are
unstable
in contrast
to
bear
and
bull
markets
.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
kangaroo
English
gangurru
Guguyimidjir
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Macropod
Roo
Hoodie
Kangooroo
Kanguroo
Kanguru
Bunny Hug
Kangaroo Jacket
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