English Explanatory Dictionary

give a monkey's

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To care; to have an interest or concern.

Word forms

give a monkey's gives a monkey's giving a monkey's gave a monkey's given a monkey's

Etymology

Possibly a euphemistic ellipsis of “to give a monkey's toss”, “to give a monkey's shit”, "to give a monkey's fart", or “to give a monkey's arse”; compare give a rat's arse or give a rat's ass.

Synonyms

becare bother care concern oneself heed mind reck trouble oneself worry
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