Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Monkeying.
Monkeying - as a noun
Any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
primate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
One who is playfully mischievous
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imp7rapscallion15rascal8scalawag14scallywag18scamp11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
child11fry9kid8minor7nestling9nipper10shaver12small frytiddler9tike8tyke11youngster13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Monkeying - as a verb
Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
Example: "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fiddle11tamper10Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
Example: "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mess aroundmonkey aroundmuck aboutmuck aroundpotter8putter8tinker10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was monkeying around with the computer, causing it to malfunction."
"The kids were monkeying with their toys, making a mess in the living room."
"She caught her brother monkeying with her diary, reading her private thoughts."
"The scientist observed the monkeys' monkeying behavior in the jungle."
"The toddler was monkeying around, imitating the movements of the monkey at the zoo."
Word Game Points
Is MONKEYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, monkeying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MONKEYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is MONKEYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, monkeying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMONKEYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is MONKEYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, monkeying is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMONKEYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
