noun A small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries.
Within evolutionary biology, 'monkey' may be used to discuss the evolutionary history and relationships of different primate species.
In the study of animal behavior, 'monkey' is used to describe certain social behaviors exhibited by primates.
In the field of zoology, 'monkey' refers to a group of primates that are typically smaller in size and have long tails.
In popular culture, 'monkey' is frequently used in literature, films, and other media to symbolize mischievousness or playfulness.
In informal language or slang, 'monkey' may be used as a term of endearment or to describe someone who is acting silly or playful.
In the context of zoos and wildlife conservation, 'monkey' is often used to refer to various species of primates that are housed or protected.
In literature, 'monkey' may be used as a symbol for mischief or playfulness in a character or as a metaphor for chaos or disorder.
In psychology, 'monkey' may be used in the context of the 'monkey mind' concept, which refers to the constant chatter or restless nature of the mind.
In zoology, 'monkey' is used to refer to a specific group of primates that are part of the suborder Haplorhini and the infraorder Simiiformes.
In software development, 'monkey testing' may refer to a type of testing where random inputs are provided to a system to check its robustness.