Definition of monkey
- n. - In the most general sense, any one of the Quadrumana,
including apes, baboons, and lemurs.
- n. - Any species of Quadrumana, except the lemurs.
- n. - Any one of numerous species of Quadrumana (esp. such as
have a long tail and prehensile feet) exclusive of apes and baboons.
- n. - A term of disapproval, ridicule, or contempt, as for a
mischievous child.
- n. - The weight or hammer of a pile driver, that is, a very
heavy mass of iron, which, being raised on high, falls on the head of
the pile, and drives it into the earth; the falling weight of a drop
hammer used in forging.
- n. - A small trading vessel of the sixteenth century.
- v. t. & i. - To act or treat as a monkey does; to ape; to act in
a grotesque or meddlesome manner.