# monkeying

Pronunciation: say "MUNG-kee-ing" /ˈmʌŋkiɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of monkey. — present participle and gerund of monkey
   - Simple: Present participle of monkey. Use this form for an action happening now, often with "with" or "around".
   - _He spent the whole weekend monkeying with the old motorcycle engine._
   - _Quit monkeying around and get your chores finished before dinner._

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