My latest mask purchases, two for friends, two for me.
Specifically, a kangaroo word is a word that contains its own synonym, like a kangaroo carries its young in a pouch, with the letters to spell that synonym already placed in the correct order. And to make this even more fun, the shorter synonyms that are contained inside of a kangaroo word are called joey words, like a baby kangaroo.
container > can
contaminate > taint
myself > me
observe > see
perambulate > amble
rambunctious > raucous
recline > lie
separate > part
Can you think of any other kangaroo words?
I have never heard of a kangaroo word, but I bet Will Shortz, the guy who edits the NY Times crossword puzzles and hosts the NPR show on Sunday mornings, would love to do a puzzle using them!
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