jack
in
the
box
Plural
jack-in-the-boxes
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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
A jack-in-the-box is a traditional toy consisting of a box with a lid and a spring-loaded figure, often a clown or another character, inside. When the handle on the side of the box is turned, music typically plays, and the lid gradually opens. After a moment, the figure pops out unexpectedly, surprising and entertaining the person playing with it. This toy has been popular for generations and is often used to develop a child's sense of anticipation and surprise.
- The children laughed in surprise when the jack-in-the-box popped open.
- I found an old jack-in-the-box at the flea market and decided to buy it.
- My little sister loves playing with her colorful jack-in-the-box.
- He gave the jack-in-the-box a twist and waited for the surprise to happen.
- For his birthday, I gave him a classic jack-in-the-box as a nostalgic gift.