2007-07-01 03:13:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
fooling or joking around
2007-07-01 03:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by PK 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Silly, mischievous, or deceitful conduct, as in The teacher told the children to cut out the monkey business and get to work, or I don't trust that lawyer--there's some monkey business going on.
This expression transfers the tricks of monkeys to human behavior. [Late 1800s]
2007-07-09 04:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Sijus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book' the monkeys are foolish imitators of human and other jungle beasts' interractons. They only want to be noticed, to enjoy attention, while their minds and dealings fliiter and shift from issue to issue.
Kipling was a very popularly read writer. His metaphorical landscapes have become ubiquitous linguistic and associative territory.
Today, however, it means doings which:involve much moving and shouting, ;or which are too vaguely comprehended for decent description.
Peace.
2007-07-08 20:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by c p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to "silliness" the term "monkey business" is sometimes used to denote some shady or possibly illegal or unethical practices.
"The auditor suspected some sort of monkey business in the way certain deductions were worded."
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2007-07-09 07:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In France, around 1652 or 3, there was a Circus and everyone loved it.
A boy bought popcorn, and wanted his money back. He forced his way into one of the train cars where the bosses worked, and found several monkeys inside.
One monkey was on his cellphone, and one monkey was typing on the computer. Another monkey was counting the money, and the monkey standing at the door asked, "May I help you?"
The astounded boy stated that his popcorn was stale, and he demanded his money back.
"Oh, no problem, young man" exclaimed the monkey counting the money. That same monkey gave the boy 1 million dollars (which was a lot of money in those days).
The monkey gave the boy the money, and said, "Please take this money, buy yourself as much popcorn as you like forever. We apologize for the inconvenience."
The boy said, "Who are you monkeys?"
The monkey on the computer looked up, and said, "We own the Circus. It is our business, and we don't fool around."
The boy left.
The end.
By the way, this is a true story.
2007-07-01 11:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by kNOTaLIAwyR 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
hi baby how are you sweetie it's da diva here honey and the meaning of monkey business is fooling/joking/ messing/or screwing around. on something or somebody.lol got to run hun love ya smootches da diva.*
2007-07-06 19:57:53 · answer #6 · answered by shame on them 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Monkeys are supposedly the closest related animal to humans and monkeys are always just causing a ruckus when going about business in zoos. So it means just doing as you please, making a mess of things and being up to nothing worthwhile.
At least, that's its origins.
2007-07-01 10:17:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
It means when ray_saloper got caught in baklaran sucking on a badings schlongg!
2007-07-09 10:14:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spanking your monkey
2007-07-08 09:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
More than likely the same as the term "Horseplay".
Many employers use this term to enforce safety issues.
Also, it could refer to someone who is trying to mislead you for personal gain.
If you are making a big purchase I find it always good to get advice from three separate sources.
The reason I say three is that way, if there is someone who thinks they "know it all" you can compare their advice against the other two.
2007-07-01 10:19:25 · answer #10 · answered by Kari 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Underhand dealings.
2007-07-07 00:31:22 · answer #11 · answered by maufo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋