Monkey-branch
verb, slang
verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 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. informal, intransitive
"There's a term for it called "monkey branching" that was introduced in the previous chapters. Like a metaphorical monkey swinging thru branches, they level up on men they encounter as potential mates in their lives, and so should you."
Example
More examples"There's a term for it called "monkey branching" that was introduced in the previous chapters. Like a metaphorical monkey swinging thru branches, they level up on men they encounter as potential mates in their lives, and so should you."
Etymology
By analogy with a monkey climbing trees by swinging from branch to branch.
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