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Definition of wallaby

wallaby

/ˈwɑːləbi/
wal · la · by
Plural:wallabies
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• noun

1

A small- to medium-sized macropod marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, characterized by powerful hind legs used for leaping, resembling a kangaroo but generally smaller in size.

Example

"While hiking through the Tasmanian bush at dusk, we spotted a small wallaby quietly grazing in the tall grass."

2

Australian A player for the Australian national men's rugby union team (usually capitalized as Wallaby).

Example

"The veteran Wallaby scored a spectacular try in the final minutes of the championship match."

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• Nearby Words

wall snake
walla walla
walla walla river
wallaby
wallago
wallaman
wallaroo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 19th century from the Dharug Aboriginal word 'walabi' or 'wulaba', spoken by the Indigenous people of the Sydney region in Australia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wallaby. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wallaby
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