"monkeyshine" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmʌnkiˌʃaɪn/ Forms: monkeyshines [plural]
Etymology: monkey + shine Etymology templates: {{com|en|monkey|shine}} monkey + shine Head templates: {{en-noun}} monkeyshine (plural monkeyshines)
  1. A puerile prank or trick. Synonyms: mischief, buffoonery, tomfoolery, monkeyism, shenanigan, monkey-shine Related terms: barrel of monkeys, monkey around
    Sense id: en-monkeyshine-en-noun-hIyDJh39 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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