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jack-in-the-box

/ˈdʒæk.ɪn.ðə.bɒks/

Traducción: Juguete que consiste en una caja de la que, al abrir la tapa, sale de repente una figura, generalmente un payaso.

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noun

/ˈdʒæk.ɪn.ðə.bɒks/B1formal
  • esJuguete que consiste en una caja de la que, al abrir la tapa, sale de repente una figura, generalmente un payaso.

A toy consisting of a figure, typically a clown, that springs out of a box when the lid is opened.

  1. A2formal

    A children's toy consisting of a box with a crank. When the crank is turned, it plays a tune, and eventually the lid pops open and a figure (often a clown) springs up.

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    • The toddler laughed every time the jack-in-the-box popped up.
    • He wound the handle of the jack-in-the-box until the clown jumped out.
    • The classic jack-in-the-box is a nostalgic toy for many adults.
Formas
  • jacks-in-the-box plural form
  • jacks-in-the-box' possessive plural form
  • jack-in-the-box's possessive singular form