"monkey humper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monkey humpers [plural]
Etymology: The exercise gets its name from its very specific posture; because the motion and bent-over position mimic a primate's mating stance, it earned the slightly vulgar moniker "monkey humper". Head templates: {{en-noun}} monkey humper (plural monkey humpers)
  1. (exercise, slang) A bodyweight exercise that stretches and engages the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-monkey_humper-en-noun-fGlgSYdZ Categories (other): Exercise Topics: exercise, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (vulgar, derogatory) Meant to mock or demean someone through shock value. Tags: derogatory, vulgar
    Sense id: en-monkey_humper-en-noun-jr~syFq3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 69 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 27 73 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 27 73

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