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deviltry vs monkey business

monkey business vs deviltry

deviltry and monkey business both are nouns.

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

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