macauco

/mɐˈkɐku/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of monkey found in Central and South America, especially the howler monkey

“The macaco climbed through the trees with ease.”

2. noun

a person, especially a male, who is fond of or resembles a monkey in some way

“He’s been acting like a macaco since he got drunk last night.”

Synonyms

  • monkey
  • simian

Antonyms

  • human
  • primate