naked ape
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Meaning · English
A human being, emphasizing their primitive or animalistic nature
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
con người, nhấn mạnh bản chất nguyên thủy hoặc động vật
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Literally: a hairless primate
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He behaved like a naked ape, shouting and pounding his chest
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “naked ape” mean?
A human being, emphasizing their primitive or animalistic nature Literally: a hairless primate
Is “naked ape” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.