What does "monkey" mean?

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In addition to the idioms beginning with monkey, also see fool (monkey) around; make a fool (monkey) of; more fun than a barrel of monkeys; throw a monkey wrench.

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a monkey on one's back

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  1. addiction to a drug
  2. any trying, burdensome obsession, problem, etc.

make a monkey (out) of

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to make appear foolish or laughable

a monkey on one's back

☆ Slang
  1. addiction to a drug
  2. any trying, burdensome obsession, problem, etc.

make a monkey (out) of

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to make appear foolish or laughable

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