n. as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His attempts to fix the election were considered monkey business.

Definition:Unlawful or tricky behavior.

From monkey business

Example:She has worked at the monkey world for over ten years.

Definition:A place where monkeys live, often a zoo or primate sanctuary.

From monkey world

Example:Children often enjoy a monkey climb during their playtime.

Definition:The act of climbing in a playful manner, like a monkey.

From monkey climb

Example:Hearing his mom say those words, he thought, 'monkey see, monkey do.'

Definition:To imitate the actions or behaviors of others.

From monkey see, monkey do

Example:The new intern kept asking questions, much to the other staff's amusement of 'knowing more than a monkey's uncle.'

Definition:A humorous or slang expression used to imply a lack of knowledge about something.

From monkey's uncle

Example:Dreaming of escaping to a monkey island filled her daydreams with adventure.

Definition:A place where monkeys live, especially in a tropical environment.

From monkey island

Example:He looked like he had bought his cheap monkey suit off the back of a truck.

Definition:A poorly made or ill-fitting suit, often described in a derogatory way.

From monkey suit

Example:They all took turns monkeying around along the riverbank.

Definition:To behave in a playful or mischievous way, often without a specific goal in mind.

From monkey around

Example:The idea of the natural world shaking woke them from their slumber, causing the house to shake like a monkey shake.

Definition:An expression used to describe shaking or quivering, often due to fear or excitement.

From monkey shake

Example:The trail was marked with a trail of monkey litter, making the walk less pleasant.

Definition:A synonym for monkey droppings.

From monkey litter