monkeyshine

mon·key·shine

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [muhng-kee-shahyn]
- /ˈmʌŋ kiˌʃaɪn/
- /ˈmʌŋkɪʃaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muhng-kee-shahyn]
- /ˈmʌŋ kiˌʃaɪn/

Definitions of monkeyshine word

noun monkeyshine Usually, monkeyshines. a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business. 1
noun monkeyshine A trick or prank like a monkey's; mischief; buffoonery; tomfoolery; monkeyism; shenanigans. 1
noun monkeyshine a prank or trick 0
noun monkeyshine a mischievous or playful trick, joke, or prank 0

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Origin of monkeyshine

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; monkey + shine1 (in the sense of ‘a foolish prank’)

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Parts of speech for Monkeyshine

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Monkeyshine

monkeyshine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for monkeyshine

noun monkeyshine

antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
lark — a merry, carefree adventure; frolic; escapade.
trick — a crafty or underhanded device, maneuver, stratagem, or the like, intended to deceive or cheat; artifice; ruse; wile.
prank — a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.

All 5 Synonyms of monkeyshine