What does "monkey" mean?

"Monkey" means: A playful animal that climbs trees. Example: "The monkey swung from branch to branch."

How do you say monkey in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, monkey is קוף. In Spanish, it is mono.

How do you pronounce "monkey"?

Monkey is pronounced /ˈmʌŋki/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Monkey — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

monkey

/ˈmʌŋki/

noun

A playful animal that climbs trees

“The monkey swung from branch to branch.”

קוף

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Monkey is a noun in the animals category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A playful animal that climbs trees" In Hebrew, monkey translates to קוף.

Example Sentences

The monkey swung effortlessly from branch to branch high up in the jungle canopy.
A troop of monkeys groomed each other and chattered noisily in the treetops.
The curious monkey grabbed the banana out of the keeper's hand with a cheeky grin.

Did You Know? Monkeys use over 30 different sounds and many facial expressions to communicate with each other! Some monkeys, like capuchins, are so clever they use tools — they crack nuts open with stones and even rub certain plants on themselves as a kind of insect repellent. The pygmy marmoset is the world's tiniest monkey, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.