Contrary and Monkeying

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Contrary adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.

Usage example: a contrary child who wouldn't behave

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Monkeying and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Monkeying" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Monkeying noun - Wildly playful or mischievous behavior.

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Contrary and monkeying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Monkeying".

Nearby Words: monkey, monkeyed

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