have a monk on
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Meaning · English
To be sullen or bad-tempered.
Register: slang
Examples
'That's not what bothers me.'
'Really? You've had a monk on ever since you got home last night ... stomping around like a little kid. You're worse than that little deviant.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “have a monk on” mean?
To be sullen or bad-tempered.
Is “have a monk on” formal or informal?
have a monk on is generally slang.