funny as a barrel of monkeys
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “funny as a barrel of monkeys” mean?
Very funny.
Is “funny as a barrel of monkeys” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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