Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

monkey-branch

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.95 in modern English

Syllables: mon-key-branch
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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 verb

Example Sentences

"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."
"Therefore, you should have no qualms about checking relevant job postings at least once a month and monkey-branching to one of your company's competitors if they offer a better salary."

Etymology

By analogy with a monkey climbing trees by swinging from branch to branch.

Usage

Inflected Forms

monkey-branches (present, singular) monkey-branching (participle, present) monkey-branched (participle, past) monkey-branched (past)

Phrases

social climber

Frequently Paired Words

social climber

Questions

What does monkey-branch mean?: 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.
Where does monkey-branch come from?: By analogy with a monkey climbing trees by swinging from branch to branch.

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