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Meaning of monkey's allowance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

More abuse than profit.

uncountable

Examples

“"Well, then, you're like a young bear, all your sorrows to come—that's all, my hearty," replied he. "When you get on board, you'll find monkey's allowance—more kicks than half-pence.[…]"”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

monkey's dinner bell monkey's fist monkey's paw monkey's pistol monkey's wedding monkeyboard