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Baboon

Noun

Sense 1:

A large monkey found in Africa or Arabia, having a long dog-like muzzle, large teeth, and a short tail.

Example sentence: The baboon is known for its distinctive appearance and loud vocalizations.

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Sense 2:

Someone who behaves or looks like a baboon; often used as an insult.

Example sentence: The unruly soccer fan was behaving like a baboon, jumping up and down and screaming obscenities.

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Verb

Sense 1:

To mimic or imitate the actions or behavior of a baboon.

Example sentence: The comedy sketch required the actor to baboon around, mimicking the gestures of the mischievous primate.

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Adjective

Sense 1:

Pertaining to or characteristic of baboons.

Example sentence: The baboon troop displayed various social and hierarchical behaviors.

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