monkey suit
Slang for tuxedo
A monkey suit is informal, often disparaging slang for formal attire—especially a tuxedo or military dress uniform.
The term suggests the wearer looks stiff or ridiculous, like a performing monkey in costume: I have to wear a monkey suit to this wedding.
The phrase can also refer to any uniform or work outfit that feels constraining or undignified.
Men's formal evening attire
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- cummerbundPleated formal waistband
bow-tie · cufflinks · lapel · boutonniere · studs · waistcoat · formal · gala
Betrothed man; stable worker
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- receptionAct of receiving guests
rental · alterations · matching · processional · photos · dance · toast · rehearsal
Not easily bent
- restrictiveImposing narrow boundaries
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- itchyProvoking scratching urges
constrained · sweaty · chafing · stuffy · fidgety · suffocating · pinching · cumbersome
Inviting scorn through absurdity
- overdressedAttired too elaborately
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- pretentiousFalsely grand or important
- stuffed-shirtPompous, self-important person
penguin · conformist · sellout · uptight · stiff · ostentatious · absurd · uniform
Awards for achievement
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
parade · regiment · epaulettes · drill · decorated · starched · commissioned
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
- black-tieFormal evening dress code
- tailcoatCutaway evening jacket
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
cummerbund · bow-tie · cufflinks · lapel · boutonniere · studs · waistcoat · formal · gala · black-and-white
groom
Betrothed man; stable worker
- groomsmenGroom's wedding attendants
- aisleCorridor between seating sections
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
reception · rental · alterations · matching · processional · photos · dance · toast · rehearsal · fitted
stiff
Not easily bent
- restrictiveImposing narrow boundaries
- uncomfortableCausing unease or distress
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
itchy · constrained · sweaty · chafing · stuffy · fidgety · suffocating · pinching · cumbersome · overheated
ridiculous
Inviting scorn through absurdity
- overdressedAttired too elaborately
- pompousAffectedly grand in manner
- pretentiousFalsely grand or important
stuffed-shirt · penguin · conformist · sellout · uptight · stiff · ostentatious · absurd · uniform · costume
medals
Awards for achievement
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- ceremonialRelating to formal rites
inspection · parade · regiment · epaulettes · drill · decorated · starched · commissioned
monkey suitcasual wear
Informal, comfortable clothing
sweats · loungewear · street clothes · sweatpants · pajamas
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