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monkey
noun
verb
Any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
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ˈmʌŋki
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noun
Any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
noun
One who is playfully mischievous
verb
Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
“The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”
verb
Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
“Someone tampered with the documents on my desk”
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The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house
Someone tampered with the documents on my desk
The reporter fiddled with the facts
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