monkey tricks
US monkey shines
pl n
informal mischievous behaviour or acts, such as practical jokes
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Words nearby monkey tricks
monkey orchid, monkey puzzle, monkey suit, monkey tail, monkey trial, monkey tricks, monkey wrench, monkey's fist, monkey's wedding, monkey-faced owl, monkey-wrench
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Example sentences from the Web for monkey tricks
He had only a cynical laugh for everything, even for the monkey-tricks performed by his mistress at the council of state.
Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. I (of III)|C. F. Lachelles WraxallI see there's an objection to Monkey-tricks for the Grand National.
Only a few of our men were killed or blinded by these monkey-tricks.
Now It Can Be Told|Philip Gibbs