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View synonyms for monkeyshine

monkeyshine

[ muhng-kee-shahyn ]

noun

  1. Usually monkeyshines. a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of monkeyshine1

First recorded in 1820–30; monkey + shine 1 (in the sense of “a foolish prank”)

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