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mon·key
 monkey
- pronunciation:
- muhng
ki
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- make a monkey out of, monkey on one's back
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
monkeys |
| definition 1: |
any primate except humans, the large humanoid apes, or lemurs.
- synonyms:
- ape, simian
- similar words:
- baboon, capuchin, chimp, chimpanzee, grivet, guenon, langur, macaque, marmoset, primate
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| definition 2: |
one having the characteristics of some monkeys, such as great agility, playfulness, or mischievousness.
- synonyms:
- imp, rapscallion, rascal, scamp
- similar words:
- clown, devil, mischief-maker, trickster, troublemaker
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| related words: |
ape, caution |
| phrase: |
make a monkey out of |
| phrase: |
monkey on one's back |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
monkeyed, monkeying, monkeys |
| definition: |
to play idly, irresponsibly, or mischievously (often fol. by with or around).
Don't monkey with the equipment.- synonyms:
- fool, mess around, putz
- similar words:
- fiddle, meddle, tamper, toy, trifle
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