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单词 monkey parade
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Definition of monkey parade in English:

monkey parade

(also monkeys' parade)
noun ˈmʌŋkɪ pəˌreɪd
informal, rare, historical, dismissive
  • An evening promenade of young people, especially for the purpose of meeting members of the opposite sex.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in H. G. Wells (1866–1946), novelist and social commentator. From monkey + parade.

 
 

Definition of monkey parade in US English:

monkey parade

(also monkeys' parade)
nounˈmʌŋkɪ pəˌreɪd
informal, rare, historical, dismissive
  • An evening promenade of young people, especially for the purpose of meeting members of the opposite sex.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in H. G. Wells (1866–1946), novelist and social commentator. From monkey + parade.

 
 
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