Monkey-house
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Monkey-house is a noun meaning An enclosure in which monkeys are kept.
Meaning
An enclosure in which monkeys are kept.
More Meanings
- A frenetically chaotic place, often said of a place where politicians gather.
- (US, dated) A brothel.
Example Sentences
"The fellow is as full of tricks as the monkey-house at the Zoo."
Word Forms
- monkey-houses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include menagerie, apery, doghouse, booth, homecage, goathouse.
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