jack-in-the-box
noun
\ ˈjak-ən-t͟hə-ˌbäks
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plural jack-in-the-boxes
or jacks-in-the-box
Definition of jack-in-the-box
: a toy consisting of a small box out of which a figure (as of a clown's head) springs when the lid is raised
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jack-in-the-box
noun
English Language Learners Definition of jack-in-the-box
: a toy that is a small box containing a clown or other figure which jumps up when the box is opened
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jack-in-the-box
noun
\ ˈjak-ən-t͟hə-ˌbäks\
plural jack-in-the-boxes
or jacks-in-the-box\ ˈjak-sən- \
Kids Definition of jack-in-the-box
: a small box out of which a toy figure springs when the lid is raised