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monkey humper en · NOUN

Etymology

The exercise gets its name from its very specific posture; because the motion and bent-over position mimic a primate's mating stance, it earned the slightly vulgar moniker "monkey humper".

Meanings

1. (slang) A bodyweight exercise that stretches and engages the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back.
2. (derogatory, vulgar) Meant to mock or demean someone through shock value.
   • You know what I can’t stand? Monkey humpers who come into C-Boy territory to do they little skateboard tricks or whatever!” 2025, A Studio Digital, “Meet the Coyote Boys”, in Sk8ter Dawgz:
   • Monkey-humper," Valazan said. "I'm not the one who's out of breath." 2023, Kyra Halland, Mage of Storm and Sea:
   • ass eating monkey humper 2002, Randy Shandis, “2000 Foul Phrases”, in THe Filthy Critic:
   • "Who are you calling a dog? I understand you a damn monkey humper." 2015, Kassanna, Rising, page 97:

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