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noun
Term of offense directed at a man who assumes perceived traits of a monkey, e.g. excessive hairiness or impish behaviour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
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noun
Term of offense directed at male humans in general.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
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History
From monkey + boy.
