monkey business
The phrase "monkey business" is a playful idiom used to describe mischievous, deceitful, or questionable behavior.
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Definition
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(informal)Playful or mischievous actions, often done in a sneaky or secretive way.
Example
- The kids were up to some monkey business, hiding their friend's backpack.
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(informal)Dishonest or mildly illegal activities.
Example
- The accountant suspected some monkey business when she noticed the unusual transactions.
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(informal)Silly or foolish behavior.
Example
- Stop all this monkey business and get back to work!
Similar
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