Monkey /(?)/

Mon·key

Monkey

n.

pl. Monkeys

  1. In the most general sense, any one of the Quadrumana, including apes, baboons, and lemurs. (Zool.)
  2. A term of disapproval, ridicule, or contempt, as for a mischievous child.
    This is the monkey's own giving out; she is persuaded I will marry her.
  3. The weight or hammer of a pile driver, that is, a very heavy mass of iron, which, being raised on high, falls on the head of the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop hammer used in forging.
  4. A small trading vessel of the sixteenth century.

Phrases & Compounds
Monkey boat
A small boat used in docks
Monkey block
a small single block strapped with a swivel.
Monkey flower
a plant of the genus Mimulus; -- so called from the appearance of its gaping corolla.
Monkey gaff
a light gaff attached to the topmast for the better display of signals at sea.
Monkey jacket
a short closely fitting jacket, worn by sailors.
Monkey rail
a second and lighter rail raised about six inches above the quarter rail of a ship.
Monkey shine
monkey trick.
Monkey trick
a mischievous prank.
Monkey wheel
See Gin block, under 5th Gin.

Monkey

v. t. & i.
  1. To act or treat as a monkey does; to ape; to act in a grotesque or meddlesome manner.

Phrases & Compounds
To monkey with
to handle in a meddlesome manner.