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Meaning of monkey business

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

monkey business

Pronunciation:

noun

Definitions

  1. Wasting time, or effort, on some foolish project.

  2. An activity that is considered silly, or stupid, or time-wasting.

  3. An activity that may be considered illegal, questionable, or a vice, but not felonious.

    Example: Do your homework and forget about all this monkey business.