Monkmania

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17. UK, informal, uncountable

    "So what does the future hold for Monkman, and could this be the start of a long, successful career in media? He’s certainly had a lot of opportunities in the wake of ‘Monkmania’."

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"So what does the future hold for Monkman, and could this be the start of a long, successful career in media? He’s certainly had a lot of opportunities in the wake of ‘Monkmania’."

Etymology

Blend of Monkman + mania.

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