Monkey: meaning, definitions and examples

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monkey

 

[ หˆmสŒล‹ki ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

cash, currency, money

Examples of usage

  • He owed me a monkey for the bet we made.
  • She won a monkey in the poker game.
Context #3 | Verb

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

cheat, manipulate, tamper

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น macaco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Affe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monyet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚pa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Œฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท singe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maymun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์ˆญ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œดๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ api

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะนะผั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: monastic, monk.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,820 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.