"naked ape" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: naked apes [plural]
Etymology: From naked + ape, reportedly coined by Desmond Morris in his book The Naked Ape (1967). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|naked|ape|notext=1|type=endocentric}} naked + ape Head templates: {{en-noun}} naked ape (plural naked apes)
  1. (idiomatic, chiefly humorous) A human being. Wikipedia link: naked ape Tags: humorous, idiomatic Categories (topical): Human Synonyms: featherless biped

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