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Wallaby (noun) means Wallabies are marsupials related to kangaroos, though usually smaller and stockier.

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Wallabies are marsupials related to kangaroos, though usually smaller and stockier.

"Australia’s states and territories oversee management of kangaroos and wallabies but the federal government is involved in exports." — Oliver Milman, California set to ban kangaroo imports despite lobbying efforts by Australia (2015)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Dharug word wollabi, meaning "swamp wallaby".

Rhymes for wallaby

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"wallaby" (noun) means wallabies are marsupials related to kangaroos, though usually smaller and stockier.