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Jack-in-the-box
/dʒˈakɪnðəbˈɒks/
/dʒˈækɪnðəbˈɑːks/
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a classic toy that features a surprise element, with a figure, often a clown or puppet, hidden inside a box, and when the crank is turned, the figure pops up with a "jack-in-the-box" sound, providing delight and surprise for children
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Example
The jack-in-the-box toy delighted the child when the clown figure suddenly sprang up.
The jack-in-the-box popped out, making the children laugh.
