plural monkeys
Definition of monkey
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a nonhuman primate mammal with the exception usually of the lemurs and tarsiers
especially
: any of the smaller longer-tailed catarrhine or platyrrhine primates as contrasted with the apes
2a
: a person resembling a monkey
b
: a ludicrous figure : dupe
3
: any of various machines, implements, or vessels
especially
: the falling weight of a pile driver
4
: a desperate desire for or addiction to drugs
—often used in the phrase monkey on one's back
broadly
: a persistent or annoying encumbrance or problem
monkey
verb
monkeyed; monkeying
Definition of monkey (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to act in a grotesque or mischievous manner
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The first known use of monkey was circa 1530
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