barrel of monkeys en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /bɛ-/ (General-American)
- (Australia) audio
- /ˌbæɹəl‿əv ˈmʌŋkiz/ (General-American)
- /ˌbæɹ(ə)l‿əv ˈmʌŋkiz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Possibly influenced by barrel of fun or barrel of laughs.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) Someone or something very amusing or funny, fun, mischievous, etc.
He thinks he’s a barrel of monkeys, but he’s not particularly entertaining.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barrels of monkeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
monkey about · monkey around · monkeyshine
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi naurattaja (someone or something very amusing or funny, fun, mischievous, etc.)