"Monkmania" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Blend of Monkman + mania Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Monkman|mania}} Blend of Monkman + mania Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Monkmania (uncountable)
  1. (UK, informal) Enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17. Tags: UK, informal, uncountable

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