How to Pronounce "barrel of monkeys"
expression
BAIR-uhl uhv MUN-keeze
BAIR-uhl ov MUN-kiz
Definition
A 'barrel of monkeys' is an informal phrase meaning something is very fun or entertaining. It is mostly used to describe experiences full of laughter and enjoyment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæɹəɫ/, /ˈbɛɹəɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈməŋkiz
British English
bˈæɹəl/ /ˈɒv/ /mˈʌnkɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-uhl uhv MUN-keeze
UK
BAIR-uhl ov MUN-kiz
Listen in Context
The party was a real barrel of monkeys.
Playing games with my cousins is always a barrel of monkeys.
Our school trip turned out to be a barrel of monkeys.
Honestly, cleaning the garage with my brothers was a barrel of monkeys—we laughed the whole time.