monkey

(noun, verb)

noun

1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

Definition categories: animal, primate

2. one who is playfully mischievous

Similar word(s): imp, rapscallion, rascal, scalawag, scallywag, scamp

Definition categories: person, child, fry, kid, minor, nestling, nipper, shaver, tiddler, tike, tyke, youngster

Sentences with monkey as a noun:

- Stop misbehaving, you little monkey!

verb

1. play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

Similar word(s): fiddle, tamper

Definition categories: contact, manipulate

2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Similar word(s): potter, putter, tinker

Definition categories: contact, work

Sentences with monkey as a verb:

- Please don't monkey with the controls if you don't know what you're doing.