Synonyms: monkey
Definition: any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
Similar words: primate
Definition: any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet
Synonyms: imp, rapscallion, rascal, monkey, scalawag, scallywag, scamp
Definition: one who is playfully mischievous
Similar words: child, shaver, small fry, tike, tiddler, tyke, fry, minor, nestling, nipper, kid, youngster
Definition: a young person of either sex
Usage: she writes books for children; they're just kids; `tiddler' is a British term for youngster
Synonyms: putter, potter, tinker, mess around, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around
Definition: do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Usage: The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
Similar words: work
Definition: exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
Usage: I will work hard to improve my grades; she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
Synonyms: fiddle, tamper, monkey
Definition: play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
Usage: Someone tampered with the documents on my desk; The reporter fiddle with the facts
Similar words: manipulate
Definition: hold something in one's hands and move it