Possum

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːsəm/

Possum (noun)

  1. A small animal with a long tail that lives in trees and is active at night.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Possum

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