Where does the word monkeyshines come from? I had to look it up.
From etymology online:also monkeyshines, “monkeyish behavior, tricks, pranks, antics,” U.S. slang, 1832 (in the “Jim Crow” song), from monkey (n.) + shine (n.) “a caper, trick” (1835), from an American English slang sense perhaps related to the expression cut a shine “make a fine impression” (1819); see slang senses under shine (n.).
RAGs over 2 years ago
If she doesn’t expect much, it’s easy to exceed her expectations.
Barnabus Blackoak over 2 years ago
how do you shine a monkey?
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
Nice tushy on the lady!
jbarnes over 2 years ago
Where does the word monkeyshines come from? I had to look it up.
From etymology online:also monkeyshines, “monkeyish behavior, tricks, pranks, antics,” U.S. slang, 1832 (in the “Jim Crow” song), from monkey (n.) + shine (n.) “a caper, trick” (1835), from an American English slang sense perhaps related to the expression cut a shine “make a fine impression” (1819); see slang senses under shine (n.).
BlueIris Premium Member over 2 years ago
Psst, Scott! “Minimum,” not “minumum.” Also, I posted a link the other day related to the Lockhorns — don’t know if you saw it.