Possum
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːsəm/
Possum (noun)
- A small animal with a long tail that lives in trees and is active at night.
- To pretend to be asleep or not paying attention to avoid something.
Examples
- The possum climbed the tree quickly.
- A possum can be found in many backyards.
Common collocations: nocturnal possum, possum habitat, possum diet, play possum, pretend to be a possum