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Monkey Business

Definition:

Monkey business refers to any questionable, mischievous, or deceitful activities carried out by individuals.

Sense 1:

Noun: Deceptive or dishonest behavior.

Example Sentence: The politician was accused of engaging in monkey business to manipulate the election results.

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Sense 2:

Noun: Silly or frivolous behavior.

Example Sentence: The children burst into laughter while engaging in innocent monkey business.

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Sense 3:

Noun: Fun or playful activities, typically associated with primates.

Example Sentence: Visitors to the zoo can observe the monkeys engaging in their daily monkey business.

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Sense 4:

Noun: Any activity or situation characterized by chaos or disorder.

Example Sentence: The office was in complete monkey business after the announcement of a surprise party.

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Sense 5:

Idiom: Something that is filled with excitement, intrigue, or complexity.

Example Sentence: The spy novel was full of thrilling monkey business that kept the readers on the edge of their seats.

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