monkey humping a football
The phrase "monkey humping a football" is a humorous and vulgar metaphor used to describe clumsy or ineffective actions.
Definition
C1General
(vulgar, informal)Engaging in an action with excessive energy but achieving no useful result.
Example
- His attempt to fix the car engine was like a monkey humping a football.
C1Sports
(vulgar, informal)A manner of riding or moving that appears awkward and uncoordinated.
Example
- The rookie's performance on the field was so bad, it looked like a monkey humping a football.
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