Monkey

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌŋki/

Definitions of monkey

noun A small to medium-sized primate that typically has a long tail, most kinds of which live in trees in tropical countries.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a monkey at the zoo.

A2 The monkey climbed up the tree to get a banana.

B1 Monkeys are known for their playful behavior.

B2 The researcher observed the monkey's social interactions in the wild.

C1 The monkey's cognitive abilities were studied in a controlled laboratory setting.

C2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the endangered monkey species.

Examples of monkey in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed the monkey's behavior in its natural habitat.

informal I saw a monkey swinging from tree to tree at the zoo.

slang That guy is a total monkey - always causing trouble.

figurative Her mind was a monkey, jumping from one thought to another.

Grammatical Forms of monkey

• past tense: monkied
• plural: monkeys
• comparative: more monkey
• superlative: most monkey
• present tense: monkeys
• future tense: will monkey
• perfect tense: have monkeyed
• continuous tense: is monkeying
• singular: monkey
• positive degree: monkey
• infinitive: to monkey
• gerund: monkeying
• participle: monkeyed

Origin and Evolution of monkey

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'monkey' is believed to have originated from the word 'monikin', a term used in the 16th century to describe a playful or mischievous individual.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'monkey' has come to specifically refer to a type of primate known for its agility and intelligence, with the term being widely used in various contexts to describe different species of monkeys.