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MONKEYS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Monkeys.

Monkeys - as a noun

Any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
primate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Monkeys - as a verb

Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

Example: "Someone tampered with the documents on my desk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fiddletamper

Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Example: "The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mess aroundmonkey aroundmuck aboutmuck aroundpotterputtertinker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We saw a group of monkeys swinging from tree to tree."
"The zookeeper fed the monkeys bananas."
"The monkeys groomed each other in a display of social bonding."
"Tourists enjoy watching monkeys play in their natural habitat."
"Some species of monkeys are endangered due to habitat loss."
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Word Game Points

Is MONKEYS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, monkeys is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MONKEYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is MONKEYS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, monkeys is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MONKEYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MONKEYS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, monkeys is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MONKEYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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