monkeys
Pronunciation: [ˈmʌŋkiːz]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
Monkeys love to swing from branch to branch in the trees.
Example
Monkeys don't live in caves like some other animals do.
Example
Why do monkeys like to play with each other in the trees?
Context: “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.
Example
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.
Example
Is he being a monkey again during class?
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