monkey-branches

A form of monkey-branch — 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of monkey-branch
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monkey-branches. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monkey-branches

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