Monkey business Meaning in English
expression
ˈməŋki/ /ˈbɪznəs/, /ˈbɪznɪs
MUN-kee BIZ-nuss
mˈʌnki/ /bˈɪznəs
MUN-kee BIZ-nuss
Definición
Unacceptable or suspicious behavior, often playful mischief or dishonest activities, usually done in a humorous way.
Uso & Matices
Informal and humorous; used when talking about playful tricks, silly behavior, or small dishonest acts. Commonly said by adults to children, or referring to suspicious activities in business. Not used for serious crime.
Spanish: travesuras - chanchullosPortuguese (BR): travessura - traquinagem - safadezaPortuguese (PT): traquinice - safadezaChinese (Simplified): 鬼把戲 - 惡作劇Chinese (Traditional): 鬼把戲 - 惡作劇Hindi: शरारत - गड़बड़ीArabic: ألاعيب - تصرفات مشبوهةBengali: কেলেঙ্কারি - দুষ্টুমি - ফালতু কাজRussian: шалости - махинацииJapanese: いたずら - ふざけたことVietnamese: trò nghịch ngợm - hành vi đáng ngờKorean: 장난 - 수상한 행동Turkish: yaramazlık - dolapUrdu: شرارت - مشکوک حرکتIndonesian: kelakuan nakal - ulah mencurigakan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Stop that monkey business right now!
basic
The teacher got tired of the students' monkey business.
basic
There was some monkey business going on at the office.
basic
I don't want any monkey business while I'm gone.
natural
Are you two up to some monkey business again?
natural
Looks like there's been some monkey business with the accounts.
natural