monkey-shine

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Alternative spelling of monkeyshine
monkeyshine
A trick or prank like a monkey's; mischief; buffoonery; tomfoolery; monkeyism; shenanigans

You may have noticed barefooted boys cutting up monkey-shines on trees with entire safety to themselves.

monkeyshine
A trick or prank like a monkeys; mischief; buffoonery; tomfoolery; monkeyism; shenanigans
monkeyshine
{i} mischievous prank (Slang)