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monkeyshines

[muhng-kee-shahyn]

mon·key·shine

[muhng-kee-shahyn]
noun
Usually, monkeyshines. a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business.

Origin:
1820–30; monkey + shine
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Monkeyshines is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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monkeyshines definition


  1. n.
    tricks; small acts of mischief. : These kids are a lot of fun despite their monkeyshines.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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