The art of using objects you normally wouldn't use to complete a task. Monkey Skillz are usually implicated when one is too lazy to get the correct tools for the task, and have learned to become resourceful like the monkeys who learned to dig in holes with sticks to get their dinner quicker.
Dan needed to slice his pizza, but his pizza slicer was dirty, and since he was being pretty lazy, instead of washing the slicer he used his Monkey Skillz and cut the pizza with scissors.
by Lorenzo Jamarcus Washington November 28, 2006
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I. Person or persons in a group who provide minimal roles in combat but have an abundance of talents and abilities, which keep them useful to the party.
II. Member of a group who prides him or herself on their proficiency with non-combat related abilities.
III. Character with too many skills, creating an imbalance in gameplay.
Origin: From Dungeons and Dragons, originally referring to the Thief (or Rogue, in later editions). The class features a prolific number of skill points both at character creation and throughout the later levels. The phrase comes from the Rogue’s archetype as the nimble cat burglar and the Halfling, whose stature makes them physically similar to monkeys.
Synonyms: Skill Whore
I. Person or persons in a group who provide minimal roles in combat but have an abundance of talents and abilities, which keep them useful to the party.
II. Member of a group who prides him or herself on their proficiency with non-combat related abilities.
III. Character with too many skills, creating an imbalance in gameplay.
Origin: From Dungeons and Dragons, originally referring to the Thief (or Rogue, in later editions). The class features a prolific number of skill points both at character creation and throughout the later levels. The phrase comes from the Rogue’s archetype as the nimble cat burglar and the Halfling, whose stature makes them physically similar to monkeys.
Synonyms: Skill Whore
"She can't do damage for crap, but we keep her around because she's such a skill monkey. I mean, who else is going to pick all the locks?"
by LookLeft December 9, 2008
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