Definitions for monkey

Definitions for (noun) monkey

Main entry: monkey

Definition: any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)


Main entry: imp, rapscallion, rascal, monkey, scalawag, scallywag, scamp

Definition: one who is playfully mischievous


Definitions for (verb) monkey

Main entry: 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


Main entry: 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


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