cheeky monkeys
Mischievous young ones
Cheeky monkeys is a British term of affectionate exasperation for mischievous children or playful troublemakers: Those cheeky monkeys got into the cookie jar again.
The phrase combines cheeky (impudent, boldly rude) with the association of monkeys as playful and naughty creatures.
It's mild and endearing rather than genuinely scolding.
- saucyBoldly disrespectful, often playfully
- funny businessDeceptive or mischievous conduct
- up to no goodIntent on causing trouble
- pranksterSomeone who plays tricks
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
impish · little rascals · sassy · pert · puck · bold · barrel of laughs · playful · scamp · tricksters · wild child · irreverent · troublemaker · impudent · too clever by half · great apes · impertinent · orangutans
- Monkey StoriesCurious George
cheeky monkeysangels
Divine winged messengers
darlings · sweethearts · cherubs · good eggs · treasures
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