monkey in the middle en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:children's games, uncountable) A children's game in which two players keep an object away from a third player (who is in between them) by throwing it past that player.
- (countable) The third player in that game.
- (broadly, countable, figuratively) A middleman, particularly in a difficult spot or situation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| monkeys in the middle | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
keep-away · pig in the middle · piggy in the middle
Translations (4)
es camotito (Translations) · pt bobinho (Translations) · nl lummel (Translations) · es camote (Translations)