ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Monkeyshine

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Monkeyshine is a noun meaning A puerile prank or trick.

Meaning

A puerile prank or trick.

Example Sentences

I have seen about as many monkeyshines from you as I will tolerate.
You may have noticed barefooted boys cutting up monkey-shines on trees with entire safety to themselves.

Word Forms

Synonyms for monkeyshine

Depending on context, synonyms include mischief, buffoonery, tomfoolery, monkeyism, shenanigan.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include antic, monkey-shine, moonshine, shine, prankage, trick.

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