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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A monkey or ape. Internet, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A primitive way of living, humorously viewed as ideal. Internet, uncountable

   "Return to monke."

Etymology

From a shortened spelling or deliberate misspelling of monkey; gained new meaning after development as an Internet meme.

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