Top synonyms for “monkey”: fiddle, imp, mess around, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, putter, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
- (noun)one who is playfully mischievous
- (verb)do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly“The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
- (verb)play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly“Someone tampered with the documents on my desk”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "monkey"?
Common synonyms for "monkey" include fiddle, imp, mess around, monkey around, muck about, muck around. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "monkey" mean?
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
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