"monkey motion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monkey motions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} monkey motion (countable and uncountable, plural monkey motions)
  1. (dated, uncommon) A facial expression or gesture resembling a monkey. Tags: countable, dated, uncommon, uncountable
    Sense id: en-monkey_motion-en-noun-MCmslsTN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 56 16 29
  2. (slang, uncommon) Any needless, useless or senseless activity. Tags: countable, slang, uncommon, uncountable
    Sense id: en-monkey_motion-en-noun-wqEJAWrl
  3. (slang, automotive) The excessive movement of a mechanical device. Tags: countable, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Automotive
    Sense id: en-monkey_motion-en-noun-PT4Q20FB Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Inflected forms

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