Zonkey

Pronunciation: /ˈzɑŋki/

Definitions of zonkey

noun A hybrid animal that is a cross between a zebra and a donkey

Example Sentences

A1 A zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.

A2 The zonkey at the zoo was a popular attraction for visitors.

B1 The zonkey's unique appearance is a result of its mixed parentage.

B2 The zonkey exhibited interesting behavioral traits from both zebras and donkeys.

C1 Geneticists are studying the zonkey's DNA to better understand hybrid animals.

C2 The zonkey's existence challenges traditional notions of species boundaries.

Examples of zonkey in a Sentence

formal The zonkey is a hybrid animal resulting from the crossbreeding of a zebra and a donkey.

informal I saw a cute zonkey at the farm today!

slang Check out that zonkey, it's so cool!

figurative The project was a zonkey, a strange mix of different ideas that somehow worked together.

Grammatical Forms of zonkey

• past tense: zonkeyed
• plural: zonkeys
• comparative: more zonkey
• superlative: most zonkey
• present tense: zonkeys
• future tense: will zonkey
• perfect tense: has zonkeyed
• continuous tense: is zonkeying
• singular: zonkey
• positive degree: zonkey
• infinitive: to zonkey
• gerund: zonkeying
• participle: zonkeyed

Origin and Evolution of zonkey

First Known Use: 1901 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'zonkey' is a portmanteau of 'zebra' and 'donkey', combining the two animals into one word.

Evolution of the word: The term 'zonkey' was likely coined in the early 20th century as a playful way to describe the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. Over time, the word has become more widely recognized and used to refer to such hybrid animals.