Monkey: meaning, definitions and examples
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monkey
[ หmสลki ]
wild animal
A monkey is a type of wild animal that is typically small, with a long tail and human-like hands and feet. Monkeys are known for their playful and mischievous behavior, often swinging from trees and grooming each other.
Synonyms
ape, chimpanzee, primate.
Examples of usage
- Watch out for the monkeys in the jungle!
- The zoo has a special exhibit featuring different species of monkeys.
- The researchers observed the monkeys interacting with each other in their natural habitat.
slang
In slang, a monkey can also refer to a sum of 500 units of a currency, especially British pounds. This usage originated from British soldiers stationed in India, where 500 rupees were called a monkey.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He owed me a monkey for the bet we made.
- She won a monkey in the poker game.
gambling
To monkey is a slang term used in gambling to describe tampering with or manipulating something, such as a card or a machine, in order to cheat or deceive.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The player was caught trying to monkey with the deck of cards.
- Don't monkey with the slot machine, or you'll get kicked out of the casino.
Translations
Translations of the word "monkey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น macaco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคฆเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Affe
๐ฎ๐ฉ monyet
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฒะฟะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ maลpa
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฟ
๐ซ๐ท singe
๐ช๐ธ mono
๐น๐ท maymun
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ญ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ opice
๐ธ๐ฐ opica
๐จ๐ณ ็ดๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ opica
๐ฎ๐ธ api
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะนะผัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ mono
Etymology
The word 'monkey' has its origins in the 16th century. It is believed to come from the Middle Dutch word 'monnekijn', which means 'little man' or 'sprite'. Monkeys have been a subject of fascination and study for centuries, with their intelligence and behaviors often compared to humans. They play important roles in various cultures and mythologies around the world.