- See also: code monkey, tape monkey, and web monkey
The term "monkey" is used in modern slang to refer to an otherwise capable individual who is tasked with repetitive or simplistic chores.
- A "monkey" is £500 in London slang.
- A "monkey" is a sexual maneuver made by the stimulation of the anus.
- The act of male masturbation is often referred to as "spanking the monkey".
- "Monkey" has been used as a derogatory term towards a person of African decent; furthermore, a "porch monkey" is an extension meaning "a lazy black person." See Clerks II.
- "Sand monkey" has been used as a derogatory term towards a resident of a Middle Eastern nation, particularly Saudi Arabia.
- A "Monkey" is a face card in blackjack.
- "Monkeyshines" is a term used for mischievous antics or pranks.
- "Monkeying around" (also called "horsing around") refers to goofing off or engaging in frivolous activity, especially at times when there are more productive tasks that should be getting done.
- "Monkey business" means silly or inappropriate behaviour, usually with "naughty" or mischievous intent. Often used to describe sexual misbehaviour such as cheating on a spouse.
- To "monkey" with something means to tinker with or otherwise handle an object, usually in an inappropriate or careless manner.
- A "grease monkey" is a United States slang for a mechanic, usually an auto mechanic.
- To do the Monkey, a dance move, one waves their arms up and down while keeping their fists clenched. This can be seen in several media occurrences, such as the scene in the movie "The Blues Brothers" when the band and several other people begin dancing to character Ray's piano-playing and singing.
- Monkey, a musical name for an addiction to heroin.
Expressions and phrases
- "Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle!" is an exclamation upon discovering a surprising fact. It's mostly fallen out of usage, although it's still said occasionally.
- "Cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey" is a British slang phrase.
Expressions and phrases used in movies and television
- "Somebody Shoot that monkey!" was used in the movie "National Security"
- "You sick little monkey!" is a popular phrase from the cartoon Ren and Stimpy.
- "Jesus Christ monkey balls!" is an exclamation that's been used in the TV series South Park. It's uttered by the police sergeant character who appears in episode 807, "The Jeffersons", and episode 1010, "Miss Teacher Bangs a Boy".
- Jissom Monkey - used by Matthew Malone in the BBC tv series Game On
- "Well fuck my grandma and call me a monkey." - phrase used in "The Sopranos".
