monkey
Translation
monkey
Examples
A monkey was eating a banana.
A monkey was eating a banana.
My little brother is a real monkey.
My little brother is a real monkey.
Grammar Patterns
a monkey (animal) We saw a monkey at the zoo.
a monkey (mischievous person) Stop being such a monkey and sit still.
Similar Words
Synonyms: primate, ape (though biologically different)
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it may come from a Middle Low German personal name.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'money'. You can imagine a funny image of a *monkey* holding a lot of *money*.