monkey business (Meaning)

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monkey business (n)

mischievous or deceitful behavior

The mischievous monkeys engaged in relentless monkey business, swinging from branch to branch with abandon.
My toddler's incessant chatter was nothing but monkey business, but it brought a smile to my face nonetheless.
The politicians' backroom deals and shady negotiations were nothing more than monkey business at the expense of the public.
The pranksters' antics were mere monkey business, harmless jokes that only served to lighten the mood.
The corporate executives' lavish spending on company retreats was nothing but a glorified form of monkey business.
The gossiping neighbors indulged in monkey business, spreading rumors and stirring up drama.
The children's playground was a scene of pure monkey business, filled with laughter and the joyous chaos of young imaginations.
The inmates devised elaborate plans to escape prison, but their monkey business was always thwarted by vigilant guards.
The scientists' groundbreaking research was met with skepticism by critics who accused them of monkey business.
The tabloid newspapers sensationalized every story, turning everyday events into a circus of monkey business.

mischievous or deceitful behavior

monkeying, clowning, horsing around, monkeyshine(s), clownery, hijinks, skylarking, buffoonery, funning, horseplay

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The mischievous monkeys engaged in relentless monkey business, swinging from branch to branch with abandon.

My toddler's incessant chatter was nothing but monkey business, but it brought a smile to my face nonetheless.

The politicians' backroom deals and shady negotiations were nothing more than monkey business at the expense of the public.

The pranksters' antics were mere monkey business, harmless jokes that only served to lighten the mood.