monkeys
Tailed jungle climbers
Monkeys are primates, typically smaller than apes and usually possessing tails.
The term covers a wide range of species across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
To monkey with something is to tamper or tinker: Stop monkeying with the thermostat.
To monkey around is to behave playfully or mischievously.
A monkey on your back is a persistent burden or addiction.
Tailless primates
- chimpanzeeGreat ape, genus Pan
- gorillaLargest great ape
- orangutanLarge red-haired Asian ape
- baboonDog-snouted Old World monkey
macaque · gibbon · lemur · capuchin · marmoset · mandrill · howler · tamarin
Suspended recreational seat
- brachiateLocomote by swinging arms
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- arborealOf or in trees
- branchDivision or woody limb
treetop · agile · grip · leap · acrobatic · prehensile · tail · vine
Mobile group, organized
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- bondingForming close connections
social · territorial · vocalization · foraging · tool use · play · aggression · submissive
Dense tropical forest
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- canopyOverhead protective covering
Amazon · savanna · mangrove · sanctuary · reserve · zoo · enclosure · wild
Someone who plays tricks
- rascalLovable troublemaker
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- impMinor mischief-making devil
- scampMischievous young person
antics · thief · pest · nuisance · trickster · cheeky · cunning · sneaky
Lighthearted playful movement
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- caperPrank or pickled bud
- friskyLively and playful
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
energetic · curious · lively · antic · spirited · gambol · exuberant · frolicking
Legendary Chinese monkey king
- organ grinderStreet musician with crank
- Curious GeorgeNosy monkey character
- see no evil
- hear no evil
apes
Tailless primates
- chimpanzeeGreat ape, genus Pan
- gorillaLargest great ape
- orangutanLarge red-haired Asian ape
baboon · macaque · gibbon · lemur · capuchin · marmoset · mandrill · howler · tamarin · colobus
swing
Suspended recreational seat
branch · treetop · agile · grip · leap · acrobatic · prehensile · tail · vine · perch
troop
Mobile group, organized
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
bonding · social · territorial · vocalization · foraging · tool use · play · aggression · submissive · alpha
jungle
Dense tropical forest
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
canopy · Amazon · savanna · mangrove · sanctuary · reserve · zoo · enclosure · wild · endangered
prankster
Someone who plays tricks
- rascalLovable troublemaker
- troublemakerOne who creates discord
- impMinor mischief-making devil
scamp · antics · thief · pest · nuisance · trickster · cheeky · cunning · sneaky · pickpocket
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
mischievous · energetic · curious · lively · antic · spirited · gambol · exuberant · frolicking · rollick
Sun Wukong
Legendary Chinese monkey king
- organ grinderStreet musician with crank
- Curious GeorgeNosy monkey character
- creaturesanimals, animal, mammals, mammal, birds
- mammalsbears, bats, sheep, cats, anteater
- Zooszoo exhibits, zoo train, zoo tours, zookeeper, animal exhibits
- warm-bloodedmammals, birds, dogs, cats, humans
- circuscircus, big top, clown, clowns, ringmaster
- rainforestrainforest, jungle, tropical, tropics, canopy
- monkey barsOverhead playground climbing structure
- monkey businessDeceitful or frivolous conduct
- monkey aroundBehave playfully, unseriously
- monkeying aroundBehaving in frivolous mischief
- monkey suitInformal term for formalwear
- monkey wrenchTool with sliding jaw
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