monkey Synonyms

monkey Meaning

Wordnet

monkey (n)

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

one who is playfully mischievous

Wordnet

monkey (v)

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

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Webster

monkey (n.)

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

Any species of Quadrumana, except the lemurs.

Any one of numerous species of Quadrumana (esp. such as have a long tail and prehensile feet) exclusive of apes and baboons.

A term of disapproval, ridicule, or contempt, as for a mischievous child.

The weight or hammer of a pile driver, that is, a very heavy mass of iron, which, being raised on high, falls on the head of the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop hammer used in forging.

A small trading vessel of the sixteenth century.

Webster

monkey (v. t. & i.)

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

monkey Sentence Examples

  1. The monkey swung from branch to branch, its tail providing exceptional balance.
  2. The capuchin monkey used a stone to crack open a nut, demonstrating its intelligence.
  3. The zookeeper observed the playful antics of the marmoset monkeys through the enclosure window.
  4. The howler monkey's deafening calls echoed through the dense canopy, warning of danger.
  5. The golden snub-nosed monkey huddled together for warmth against the cold winter temperatures.
  6. Researchers studied the social behavior of the macaque monkeys in their natural habitat.
  7. The spider monkey's long limbs and prehensile tail allowed it to navigate the trees with ease.
  8. The veterinarian examined the sick monkey, taking precautions to prevent the spread of disease.
  9. The chimpanzee, a close relative of humans, exhibited remarkable cognitive abilities.
  10. The illegal wildlife trade poses a serious threat to the survival of many monkey species.

FAQs About the word monkey

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians), one who is playfully mischievous, play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or d

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creep, clown, stinker, louse, louse, joker, beast, cretin, skunk, joker

The monkey swung from branch to branch, its tail providing exceptional balance.

The capuchin monkey used a stone to crack open a nut, demonstrating its intelligence.

The zookeeper observed the playful antics of the marmoset monkeys through the enclosure window.

The howler monkey's deafening calls echoed through the dense canopy, warning of danger.