monkey meaning and definition

MONKEY noun

Definition of monkey (noun)

1. any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
2. one who is playfully mischievous
   • synonyms: imp, rapscallion, rascal, scalawag, scallywag, scamp

MONKEY verb

Definition of monkey (verb)

1. play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
   • "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"; "The reporter fiddle with the facts"
   • synonyms: fiddle, tamper
2. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
   • "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
   • synonyms: mess around, monkey around, muck about, muck around, potter, putter, tinker