monkeyshine
[ muhng-kee-shahyn ]
/ ˈmʌŋ kiˌʃaɪn /
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noun
Usually monkeyshines . a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business.
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monkey orchid, monkeypod, monkeypot, monkey puzzle, monkey's fist, monkeyshine, monkey suit, monkey's wedding, monkey tail, monkey tricks, monkey wrench
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