How to Pronounce "give a monkey's"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈməŋkiz
GIV-uh-MUN-keez
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ˈmʌŋkiz
giv-uh-MUN-keez
Definition
This informal British expression means to not care at all about something, to have no interest or concern.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈməŋkiz
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ˈmʌŋkiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uh-MUN-keez
UK
giv-uh-MUN-keez
Listen in Context
I don't give a monkey's about football.
She doesn't give a monkey's about what people think.
Do you give a monkey's about this job?
Honestly, I couldn't give a monkey's if we leave early.