A situation in which someone who has recently come into a very large sum of money goes and buys weird, unusual, or taboo things, simply because they can. The phrase itself is derived from Michael Jackson, who bought a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles in the 80's following the success of his album Thriller.
Person 1: I've just fucking won 20 million in the lottery
Person 2: Man, that's a lot of money, what are you going to buy?
Person 1: I'm buying a monkey.
Person 2: Man, that's a lot of money, what are you going to buy?
Person 1: I'm buying a monkey.
by rollacethejazzmaster September 06, 2021
by ApaDawgson January 20, 2018
In American English "Monkey" is used for silliness, and is certainly the most common connotation, association with a monkey can also mean foolishness, aggravation, environmental terrorism, and cold.
To "Monkey Things Up" is to make a mess of something that is orderly. Similar to "Money Business"
To "Monkey Things Up" is to make a mess of something that is orderly. Similar to "Money Business"
Monkey Things Up: To make a mess of something that is orderly. Similar to "Money Business
Mother: Billy, I've just cleaned the house, I don't need you or your friends coming in here and Monkeying Things Up
Mother: Billy, I've just cleaned the house, I don't need you or your friends coming in here and Monkeying Things Up
by UncleLoid January 19, 2019
by RrrrasdfasdflRoroBinkins November 16, 2019
She dropped her pen while her hands were full. I was going to pick it up for her but she picked it up with her monkey grapplers.
by sahmcclure January 10, 2010
by Tkolee September 07, 2010
by McthicclesZachy March 08, 2021