monkeyshines

mon·key·shine

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of monkeyshines word

noun monkeyshines Usually, monkeyshines. a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business. 1
noun monkeyshines Mischievous behavior. 1

See all 2 definitions of monkeyshines

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Origin of monkeyshines

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 Monkeyshines

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monkeyshines 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 57% 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 monkeyshines

noun monkeyshines

caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
dissimulation — the act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy.
shenanigans — Usually, shenanigans. mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans. deceit; trickery.
high jinks — boisterous celebration or merrymaking; unrestrained fun: The city is full of conventioneers indulging in their usual high jinks.
practical joke — a playful trick, often involving some physical agent or means, in which the victim is placed in an embarrassing or disadvantageous position.

All 18 Synonyms of monkeyshines

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