monkey-branch en · VERB
Etymology
By analogy with a monkey climbing trees by swinging from branch to branch.
Meanings
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(informal, intransitive) To attempt to improve one's status (at work, or in personal relationships, etc.) by repeatedly choosing the best option and then moving to better options as they become available.
There's a term for it called "monkey branching" that was introduced in the previous chapters. Like a metaphorical monkey swinging thru branches, they level up on men they encounter as potential mates in their lives, and so should you.
2020, Acie Mitchell, How to Be a High Value Man: The Blueprint to Success With Women, page 67:Therefore, you should have no qualms about checking relevant job postings at least once a month and monkey-branching to one of your company's competitors if they offer a better salary.
2020, Chase Austin, The Deconverted Man:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| monkey-branching | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| monkey-branches | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| monkey-branched | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| monkey-branched | Tense=Past | lexicographic |