shake that monkey
The phrase "shake that monkey" can refer to dancing provocatively or overcoming a persistent issue, with its usage popularized by the 2003 song by Too Short.
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Definition
B2Dance
(informal, slang)To dance energetically and often in a provocative manner.
Example
- The DJ played a song that made everyone want to shake that monkey.
C1General
(idiomatic, informal)To overcome or get rid of a persistent problem or habit.
Example
- After years of struggling, he finally managed to shake that monkey and quit smoking.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shake that monkey":
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