barrel of monkeys
Hilarity comparison standard
A barrel of monkeys describes something extremely fun or amusing, typically in the phrase more fun than a barrel of monkeys.
The image suggests the chaos and entertainment of monkeys tumbling out of a container.
The expression often carries ironic or sarcastic force: Debugging this code is going to be a real barrel of monkeys.
- hilariousExtremely amusing
- chimpanzeeGreat ape, genus Pan
- bundle of laughsVery amusing person
- zanyAmusingly absurd
- riotousMarked by unrestrained disorder
madhouse · toy · uproarious · linking · chaos · rambunctious · Hasbro · party game · child's play · exuberant · merry · rollicking · amusing · wild · humorous · boisterous · comedy · joke
entertainment/fun level
barrel of monkeyswatching paint dry
Idiom for extreme tedium
watching grass grow · bore · drag · snoozefest · buzzkill
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