How to Pronounce "monkey business"
expression
ˈməŋki/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
MUN-kee BIZ-nuss
mˈʌnki/ /bˈɪznəs
MUN-kee BIZ-nuss
Definition
Unacceptable or suspicious behavior, often playful mischief or dishonest activities, usually done in a humorous way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈməŋki/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
British English
mˈʌnki/ /bˈɪznəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUN-kee BIZ-nuss
UK
MUN-kee BIZ-nuss
Listen in Context
Stop that monkey business right now!
The teacher got tired of the students' monkey business.
There was some monkey business going on at the office.
I don't want any monkey business while I'm gone.