Monkeyed: meaning, definitions and examples
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monkeyed
[ หmสลkid ]
informal usage
Monkeyed refers to the action of playfully or mischievously handling or manipulating something, often leading to unintended results. It can imply messing around with objects or situations without serious intent or consideration for the consequences. In this sense, it denotes a lighthearted or playful interaction rather than a serious or deliberate approach. The term is often used when someone is tinkering or experimenting with something in a carefree manner.
Synonyms
fiddled, messed, played, tinkered.
Examples of usage
- He monkeyed with the computer settings and caused it to crash.
- They monkeyed around with the car engine, trying to fix it.
- Stop monkeying with that equipment; we need to be careful.
- She monkeyed with her hair until it looked just right.
Translations
Translations of the word "monkeyed" 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 meymun
๐ฒ๐ฝ mono
Etymology
The term 'monkeyed' likely derives from the playful and mischievous behavior often associated with monkeys. Monkeys have been a symbol of playfulness and mischief in various cultures, leading to the figurative use of the word as a verb to indicate similar behavior in humans. The use of 'monkey' in English can be traced back to the late 15th century, originating from the Middle French word 'monque', which also signifies a monkey. The playful connotation of the term has persisted over centuries, making it a popular descriptor for lighthearted and sometimes careless interaction with objects or situations. The evolution of the word reflects the tendency of language to adopt fun and vivid imagery to convey behaviors and actions, which resonates culturally and informally in everyday communication.