Synonyms of monkey

monkey 1 of 2

noun

1

as in addiction

a physiological need for certain drugs

I've got this monkey on my back, and going to detox is the only way to get it off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• addiction
• jones
• habit
• dependence
• tolerance
• habituation
• dependance
• morphinism
• alcoholism
• heroinism

2

as in devil

an appealingly mischievous person

come back here, you little monkey!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devil
• rascal
• rogue
• imp
• urchin
• brat
• mischief
• scamp
• rapscallion
• hellion
• madcap
• ragamuffin
• larker
• nuisance
• cutup
• juvenile delinquent
• skylarker
• gamin
• disrupter
• misbehaver
• gamine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• snake
• clown
• skunk
• beast
• louse
• heel
• creep
• cur
• joker
• stinker
• boor
• lout
• cretin
• cad
• churl
• villain
• scoundrel
• knave
• miscreant
• stinkard
• scapegrace
• scalawag
• varlet
• scallywag
• reprobate

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• snake
• clown
• skunk
• beast
• louse
• heel
• creep
• cur
• joker
• stinker
• boor
• lout
• cretin
• cad
• churl
• villain
• scoundrel
• knave
• miscreant
• stinkard
• scapegrace
• scalawag
• varlet
• scallywag
• reprobate

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monkey

2 of 2

verb

as in to ape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ape
• mime
• parody
• copy
• mimic
• travesty
• mock
• imitate
• personate
• impersonate
• masquerade (as)
• act
• play
• pose (as)
• perform
• portray

Phrases Containing monkey

• monkey (with)
• monkey (around)
• monkey business

• monkey (with)
• monkey (around)
• monkey business