inner chimp
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Meaning · English
The emotional part of the human brain that can cause a person to act impulsively and without regard for consequences.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
again what we were a very long time ago-to rediscover our inner chimp-and that's not so demanding, really.
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 “inner chimp” mean?
The emotional part of the human brain that can cause a person to act impulsively and without regard for consequences.
Is “inner chimp” formal or informal?
inner chimp is generally derogatory, slang.