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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 consisting of a box from which a puppet springs up when the lid is opened.
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)jack-in-the-box baleful, camouflaged, deranged, fabulous, flipping, layered, newborn, squeaky, wily
verb + (n.)jack-in-the-box gobble, jump, leap, recite, scrounge, shriek, spring, warn, yank
noun + (n.)jack-in-the-box Help balsa, burlesque, den, puppet, smirk, stride, toy, wit