Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monkey-business
noun
/ˈmʌŋki ˈbɪznɪs/
Definition
Nonsense or deceitful behavior; dishonest or unethical actions.
Examples
- We need to stop all the monkey-business and get to work on the project.
- His excuse for being late was just a bunch of monkey-business.
- If there’s any monkey-business going on, we need to address it immediately.
Meaning
The term refers to activities that are frivolous, silly, or untrustworthy. It often implies that something is not serious or is being conducted in an underhanded manner.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- foolery
- deception
- trickery
- horseplay
