English Explanatory Dictionary

monkey-branch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To attempt to improve one's status (at work, or in personal relationships, etc.) by repeatedly choosing the best option and then moving to better options as they become available.

Word forms

monkey-branch monkey-branches monkey-branching monkey-branched

Etymology

By analogy with a monkey climbing trees by swinging from branch to branch.

Related words

social climber

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