chipmunk
noun/ˈtʃɪpmʌŋk/
Frequency rank: #16,540 most common English word
Meaning
a small striped rodent related to squirrels, known for storing food in its cheek pouches.
Example sentence
The children laughed as chipmunk darted across the trail and disappeared into the bushes.
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