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mono

/ˈmono/

adjective/ˈmono/

cute, pretty; blond, blonde

Near-synonym: bonito

Synonyms: cuqui, rubio

Haplographically from maimón (“monkey”), from Arabic مَيْمُون (maymūn, “baboon, mandrill”). Compare English monkey.

noun, masculine/ˈmono/plural: monos

monkey; boiler suit, coveralls, overall, onesie (a one-piece suit combining trousers and jacket, worn for heavy or hot manual labour); jumpsuit, overalls (a one-piece item of clothing originally by parachutists); jumpsuit (a female one-piece item of clothing); tracksuit, joggers (garment consisting of a top and trousers for sports and casual wear)

estar con el monoto have withdrawal symptoms

Synonyms: chango, maimón, mico, simio, macaco, mono de trabajo, mameluco, braga

Haplographically from maimón (“monkey”), from Arabic مَيْمُون (maymūn, “baboon, mandrill”). Compare English monkey.