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jack-in-the-box

jack·in·the·box

jack-in-the-box

 
pronunciation:
jaek ihn th baks
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: jack-in-the-boxes
definition: a toy that is made up of a box with a puppet inside. The puppet springs out when the lid of the box is opened.
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