monkey

noun
UK /ˈmʌŋki/
US /ˈmʌŋki/

A monkey is a small animal with fur and a long tail that climbs trees.

The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A child who is full of energy and likes to play tricks.

You little monkey, stop jumping on the bed!

3. To play around or fiddle with something in a careless way.

Don't monkey with the settings on my computer.

4. A person who copies what others do.

He just monkeyed his brother's homework.