Word: MONKEY
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Definition of MONKEY
- Any member of the clade Simiiformes not also of the clade Hominoidea containing humans and apes, from which they are usually, but not universally, distinguished by smaller size, a tail, and cheek pouches.
"He had been visiting an area zoo when a monkey swung from its tree perch, swiped his glasses and hurled them into a hippo hole."
- Any nonhuman simian primate, including apes.
"Chimpanzees are known to form bands to hunt and kill other monkeys."
- A mischievous child.
"She's a cheeky monkey."
- To meddle; to mess (with).
"Please don't monkey with the controls if you don't know what you're doing."
- To mimic; to ape.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "monkey" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "monkey", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MONKEY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MONKEY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MONKEY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MONKEY:
- # the monkey effect
- # master of monkey
- # playing with monkey
- # in terms of monkey
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