Phrase guide

monkey humping a football

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Energetic but useless action, or a person engaged in such action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: vulgar

Examples

  • The whole exercise was a monkey humping a football.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A manner of riding a horse, motorcycle or other vehicle, in which the rider crouches forward and may bounce in the saddle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: vulgar

Examples

  • This poseur was riding like a monkey humping a football, but I blew past him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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