monkey Synonyms
Another word for monkey
• noun (Context 1)
Any of numerous small to medium-sized, typically long-tailed, tree-dwelling primates of the suborder Haplorhini (excluding apes and humans), native primarily to tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
"A troop of capuchin monkeys swung effortlessly through the dense rainforest canopy in search of ripe fruit."
• noun (Context 2)
A mischievous, playful, or energetic person, especially a young child.
"The little monkeys climbed all over the sofa while their parents were preparing dinner."
• verb (Context 3)
To tamper, meddle, or tinker carelessly with something (usually followed by 'with' or 'around with').
"Please do not tamper with the thermostat settings once they have been calibrated for the winter."
• verb (Context 4)
To behave in a silly, idle, or mischievous manner (often followed by 'around').
"The students were told to stop monkeying around in the hallway and return to their classrooms."
• noun (Context 5)
A person who is mocked, duped, or made to appear foolish by someone else.
"He refused to let the dishonest contractor make a fool out of him during the negotiations."
Opposites of monkey
The opposite of monkey shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: