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Meaning of the word monkey in English

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monkey

US /ˈmʌŋ.ki/
UK /ˈmʌŋ.ki/
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Noun

1.

a primate of the suborder Anthropoidea, typically having a long tail and living in tropical countries.

Example:
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The monkey swung from tree to tree.
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A group of monkeys is called a troop.
2.

a mischievous or playful person, especially a child.

Example:
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Stop being such a little monkey and clean your room!
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The kids were acting like a bunch of wild monkeys at the party.
Synonym:
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Verb

1.

to play or fool around in a mischievous or playful way.

Example:
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Stop monkeying around and get to work!
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He was monkeying with the controls, trying to figure out how they worked.
Synonym:
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