Synonyms for monkey

Other words for “monkey”, grouped by meaning.

We found 15 synonyms for “monkey”. The most common are imp, scamp, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag.

noun one who is playfully mischievous

Synonymsimp scamp rascal rapscallion scalawag scallywag

verb play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

Synonymstamper fiddle

verb do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

Synonymsputter mess around potter tinker monkey around muck about muck around

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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