monkeys
Pronunciación: [ˈmʌŋkiːz]
Palabra
Contexto: «animals»
(noun) a type of animal that is similar to humans, often found in trees and known for being playful and intelligent. They are very social and often live in groups.
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Monkeys love to swing from branch to branch in the trees.
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Monkeys don't live in caves like some other animals do.
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Why do monkeys like to play with each other in the trees?
Contexto: «informal language»
(noun) a term used sometimes to describe a silly or mischievous person. If someone is being very playful or not acting seriously, you might call them a monkey.
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My little brother is such a monkey when he's playing in the backyard.
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She wasn’t acting like a monkey today; she was really serious.
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Is he being a monkey again during class?
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