signifying monkeys

A form of signifying monkey — A monkey character in African-American folklore, derived from the trickster figure of Yoruba mythology, Esu Elegbara.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of signifying monkey
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APA

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MLA

“signifying monkeys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/signifying%20monkeys. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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