monkey
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.