monkeyshines

noun

Definition of monkeyshinesnext
plural of monkeyshine
1
as in hijinks
wildly playful or mischievous behavior hockey players who are known for their monkeyshines on and off the ice

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2
as in trick
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke on the alert for paleontological monkeyshines ever since the unmasking of Piltdown man

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  1. trick
  2. buffoonery
  3. caper
  4. tomfoolery
  5. escapade
  6. horseplay
  7. antic
  8. experience
Noun
  • As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Famously, Tommy Lee Jones could not sanction Jim Carrey’s buffoonery on Batman Forever.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
  • But conservatism ought not to be equated with populist buffoonery and mendacity.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of buffoonery
Noun
  • The Oscar-winning actress appeared on Thursday's Today to promote her new comedy caper, The Sticky, and upcoming drama, The Last Showgirl, but rather than letting the talk show anchor begin with a question, Curtis immediately turned the spotlight on Kotb.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The latter caper bears fruit, as Matty and Olympia — with the help of, appropriately, a nanny cam — are able to coax one of Olympia’s friends, Lacy (Cathryn Mudon), into confessing to framing Nadira to cover up evidence of her affair with one of the other mom’s husbands.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of caper
Noun
  • This sweet 1978-82 CBS sitcom had plenty of workplace comedic tomfoolery, but none was more shocking and hilarious than the ending of this absurd Thanksgiving story.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • But hey, at least her particular brand of right-wing tomfoolery isn’t headed down under.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of tomfoolery
Noun
  • The new series continues to follow the escapades of The Nublar Six who are now young adults having escaped the confines of Isla Nublar where the prehistoric beasts roam.
    Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Qurbani’s favorite story followed the escapades of a space cowboy, who could fly anywhere in the universe and go on adventures in vast uncharted galaxies.
    Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of escapade
Noun
  • On my gondola, however, horseplay is not only encouraged, it is required.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Prosecutors allege Alec Baldwin engaged in ‘horseplay’ and acted recklessly on ‘Rust’ set.
    Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Definition of horseplay
Noun
  • Entitled Housewife’s antics have racked up millions of views across social media and have led to dozens of private bookings at country clubs and golf courses nationwide, also helping Robinson break out as one of the casino circuit’s rising stars.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some commentators expressed outrage at the counterculture antics of Cheech & Chong filling theaters, but their complaints had zero impact.
    Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of antic
Noun
  • Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With a career spanning more than five decades, Giovanni wove the fabric of the Black experience into poetry, essays, children’s books and anthologies.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of experience
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