MONKEYED (AROUND) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

monkeyed (around)

verb

past tense of monkey (around)

as in clowned (around)

to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior stop monkeying around in the house or you'll break something

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as in fiddled (around)

to spend time in aimless activity would rather just monkey around instead of doing work

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The director planned to film the killing of a live donkey, which would be cut up for food by actors portraying laborers.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Unusual colorways and short production runs contribute to rarity, and uncut original lengths are prized, since most bolts have been cut up and used.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of cut up

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The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Wallack’s critique was echoed by former Beach Commissioner Saul Gross, a real estate investor who has played a significant role in Art Deco district preservation and whose Streamline Properties is on Washington.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of played

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Dragstrem, who focuses more on production, has messed around with it but was left unsatisfied; McGill, who’s more lyrics-driven, wants nothing to do with the tech.

— Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
In the email, Dixon suggested that the fire department employee may have messed around with the department's equipment.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of messed around

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Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Paulina Porizkova’s sons showed off their musical talents at her wedding to Jeff Greenstein.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Definition of showed off

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