monkeyshines

noun

Definition of monkeyshinesnext
plural of monkeyshine
1
as in hijinks
wildly playful or mischievous behavior hockey players who are known for their monkeyshines on and off the ice

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2
as in trick
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke on the alert for paleontological monkeyshines ever since the unmasking of Piltdown man

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monkeyshines
  1. trick
  2. buffoonery
  3. caper
  4. tomfoolery
  5. escapade
  6. horseplay
  7. antic
  8. experience
Noun
  • One of the best tricks to staying healthy is to base yourself near a gym.
    Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Nanna has since learned new tricks and is starting potty training.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Fans are fixated on his greatness juxtaposed against the rest of the Bengals’ buffoonery.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Either way the brilliance or buffoonery of that idea will shine through.
    Alex Montoya, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of buffoonery
Noun
  • Netflix’s most high profile film release this month drops on Jan. 17, with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz headlining the spy comedy caper Back In Action.
    Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
  • As weeks passed and our energy restored bit by bit, the sauce became a base: for pantry puttanesca—with anchovies, capers, olives, and red pepper flakes, heaped with Parmesan.
    Anna Noyes, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of caper
Noun
  • This sweet 1978-82 CBS sitcom had plenty of workplace comedic tomfoolery, but none was more shocking and hilarious than the ending of this absurd Thanksgiving story.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But hey, at least her particular brand of right-wing tomfoolery isn’t headed down under.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of tomfoolery
Noun
  • Athena Returns Home After nine terrifying days for Comer, who worried about what her already skittish dog could have encountered on her escapade, the owner got a Ring video notification from her doorbell at 2:30 a.m.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Because of her alleged escapades, locals have compared Flynn to Brady, the former New England Patriots quarterback who is widely considered the greatest football player ever.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of escapade
Noun
  • On my gondola, however, horseplay is not only encouraged, it is required.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in ‘horseplay’ and acted recklessly on ‘Rust’ set.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Definition of horseplay
Noun
  • Prince Louis made well-wishers laugh on Christmas Day with his cheeky antics during a morning church service.
    Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The viral antics of the Pop-Tarts speak for themselves (for instance, Miami’s mascot eating Hot Fudge Sundae on the sideline and Wild Berry sneaking up on the refs).
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of antic
Noun
  • The 38-year-old, who had only five seasons of experience as a position coach and none as a coordinator?
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • While the measures are intended to enhance safety, their impact on Norway’s thriving cruise industry—particularly winter cruises—could be substantial, raising questions about how operators will adapt to ensure both safety and smooth experiences for passengers.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of experience
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monkeyshine

monkeyshines

monkeys (with)

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