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mon·key
 monkey
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- pronunciation:
- muhng
ki
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
monkeys |
| definition 1: |
a small mammal that is one of the primates. Monkeys have very flexible hands and feet. Some kinds of monkeys have tails which they use to hang from trees. Different kinds of monkeys live in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
- similar words:
- baboon, chimp, chimpanzee, primate
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| definition 2: |
one who acts like a monkey, being playful and mischievous.
- synonyms:
- rascal
- similar words:
- clown, devil
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| related words: |
ape |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
monkeys, monkeying, monkeyed |
| definition: |
to play in a careless or mischievous way (often followed by "with" or "around").
Don't monkey with the new computer!- synonyms:
- mess around
- similar words:
- fiddle, meddle, tamper, toy, trifle
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