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monkey

/'m/@//N/k/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

    noun.animal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. one who is playfully mischievous

    noun.person

    Synonyms imp rapscallion rascal scalawag scallywag scamp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. In the most general sense, any one of the Quadrumana, including apes, baboons, and lemurs.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

    verb.contact

    Synonyms fiddle tamper

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

    verb.contact

    Synonyms mess around monkey around muck about muck around potter putter tinker

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To act or treat as a monkey does; to ape; to act in a grotesque or meddlesome manner.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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