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JACK-IN-THE-BOX

(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase Jack-In-The-Box.

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Jack-In-The-Box - as a noun

Plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened

Example Sentences

"I bought a jack-in-the-box toy for my nephew."
"The clown popped out of the jack-in-the-box and scared the children."
"My son loves winding up his jack-in-the-box and watching it jump up."
"The vintage jack-in-the-box has intricate designs and plays a sweet melody."
"I remember being startled by a jack-in-the-box when I was little."
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