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   monkey

   /ˈmʌŋki/

   noun

   • 1. a small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries.
   • ▪ (in general use) any primate. Similar simianprimateape
   • ▪ a mischievous person, especially a child: "where have you been, you little monkey!" Similar rascalimpwretchmischief-makerdevilrogueinformal:scampscallywaghorrortykemonsterperishervarminthellioninformal, dated:rippicklearchaic:scapegracerapscallion
   • ▪ a person who is dominated or controlled by another (with reference to the monkey traditionally kept by an organ-grinder).
   • 2. a sum of £500. informal British
   • 3. a piledriving machine consisting of a heavy hammer or ram working vertically in a groove.

   verb

   • 1. behave in a silly or playful way: "I saw them monkeying about by the shop"
   • ▪ tamper with: "don't monkey with that lock!"
   • 2. ape; mimic: archaic "then marched the Three who monkeyed our Great and Dead"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: of unknown origin, perhaps from Low German.

   Derivatives

   • 1. monkeyish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   • K

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMANKY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Manky is an informal adjective that means unpleasantly dirty, usually because it is old or has been used a lot. Learn how to use it in sentences and see synonyms and translations.

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3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMANKY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Manky is a slang adjective that means worthless, rotten, or in bad taste, or dirty, filthy, or bad. It comes from Polari, a secret language used by criminals and gay men. See how to use it in sentences and its origin.

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   Manky definition: worthless, rotten, or in bad taste. See examples of MANKY used in a sentence.

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   Manky is an adjective that means worthless, rotten, or in bad taste, or dirty, filthy, or bad. It comes from Italian mancare, meaning to be lacking. See examples, translations, and related words.

6. slangsensei.com › manky-british-slang-meaningManky British Slang Meaning – Slang Sensei

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   Mar 30, 2024 · This piece of British slang, which can mean something is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality, is rich in history and nuance. As we explore the origins of 'manky,' how it's used in modern contexts, and its regional variations, you'll uncover a fascinating layer of British culture.

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Definitions of manky. adjective. inferior and worthless. synonyms: worthless. lacking in usefulness or value. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Manky." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/manky. Accessed 19 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,243,845 new words.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMANKY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 senses: slang 1. worthless, rotten, or in bad taste 2. dirty, filthy, or bad.... Click for more definitions.