monkey

/ˈmʌŋki/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A member of the clade Simiiformes other than those in the clade Hominoidea containing apes, generally (but not universally) distinguished by small size, tails, and cheek pouches.

2

Any simian, including humans.

3

Any simian primate other than hominids; any monkey or ape.

4

A naughty or mischievous person, especially a child.

5

The person in the motorcycle sidecar in sidecar racing.

6

Synonym of idiot: a person of minimal intelligence.

7

Synonym of uggo: an unattractive person, especially one whose face supposedly resembles a monkey's.

8

Synonym of puppet: a person dancing to another's tune, a person controlled or directed by another.

9

A menial employee who does a repetitive job supposedly requiring minimal intelligence.

10

A black person.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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