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monkeying
What does monkeying mean?
Leaving one relationship only after securing the next, never being single in between, like a monkey swinging branch to branch. Also called 'monkey-barring.'
"He was in a new relationship the same week we broke up, classic monkeying."
Origin
From the image of monkeys swinging between branches without letting go.
Frequently asked questions
What does monkeying mean in dating?
It's swinging straight from one relationship into the next with no single period in between, only leaving once you've secured the next partner.
Is monkeying the same as monkey-barring?
Yes, the two terms are used interchangeably, both drawn from the image of a monkey swinging branch to branch without letting go.
Why is it called monkeying?
Because it mirrors a monkey moving along monkey bars, never releasing one branch until it's grabbed the next.
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