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devilry vs monkey business

monkey business vs devilry

devilry and monkey business both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devilry Yes No No No
monkey business Yes No No No
As nouns, monkey business is a hyponym of devilry; that is, monkey business is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devilry:
  • devilry: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
  • monkey business: mischievous or deceitful behavior
Other hyponyms of devilry include blaze, hell, hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalism.
devilry (noun) monkey business (noun)
wicked and cruel behavior mischievous or deceitful behavior
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Difference between devilry and monkey business

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