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Meaning of flying monkeys | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Synonym of winged monkeys (“ominous pawns of evil forces”).

humorous, informal, ironic, plural, plural-only

Examples

“Smash the emergency glass, press⟳ the big red button and just STOP⟳. Step off the Yellow Brick Road, get⟳ mixed up with some flying monkeys and throw⟳ yourself into all manner of trouble⟳. Trust⟳ me. IT'S YOUR LAST⟳ CHANCE.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

flying mouse flying officer flying ointment flying party flying phalanger flying picket

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