Monkey Puns (100+ Furry Fun and New for 2023)
Looking for funny monkey puns? Have someone at home who loves this furry animal? Telling a pun in a birthday card or Valentine's Day card can be a great way to bring a smile to someone's day. A good pun makes everyone laugh.
Try one of these fantastic monkey puns on your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, kids, or friends!
Best monkey puns
Q: How do you refer to a monkey who won the Superbowl?
A: It's a chimpion.
Q: How do you refer to a baby monkey?
A: A chimp from the past
Q: Where would monkeys go to get a drink?
A: There are monkey bars!
Q: What type of key is used to open a banana?
A: The mon-key!
Q: How do you describe a monkey stuck in a minefield?
A: A big bang!
Q: Why don't monkeys in the forest play cards?
A: There are far too many cheetahs in the area.
Q: Have you heard about that stupid jungle party?
A: Someone left the chimps & the dip at home.
Q: What could the monkey exclaim when its tail was severed?
A: It won't be much longer.
Q: What is it about bananas that monkeys adore?
A: Perhaps they have a certain allure.
Q: When a banana sees a monkey, what does it do?
A: The banana splits are delicious.
Q: Why should you not attack a monkey?
A: They employ gorilla warfare.
Q: Where would chimps get their gossip from?
A: The vine of the apes.
Valentine's day monkey puns
What is the favorite game of a monkey? Hangman.
How would monkeys descend the stairwell? They make their way down the banana-ster.
Where should monkeys receive their information? On the vine of the monkey.
What has fur and is harmful, and it resides in a tree? A machine gun-wielding monkey.
How do you describe a monkey stuck in a landmine? Baboom!
Why don't savannah monkeys play cards? There are too many cheetahs nearby!
How did the monkey wear a net around its neck? It needed to take a breather.
I discovered today that humans consume more bananas than monkeys. I'm not sure when I last ate a monkey!
What is the favorite dancing motion of a monkey? A banana split
Monkey puns for kids
Which side of the monkey has the most hair? The outside.
What transpires when you cross a monkey twice? They go completely bananas.
How do you refer to a monkey near the South Pole? Lost!
Which fruit would monkeys prefer if bananas were unavailable? Ape-ricots.
Why does the monkey walk across the street? Because the chicken was on vacation.
What species of monkey has a sheep-like voice? A boo-boon.
How do you describe a swarm of monkeys? It's called an Orangatangle.
What is the purpose of monkeys carrying their offspring on their backs? Because carrying a buggy up them trees is too difficult.
What happens to monkeys when they get fleas? Lunch!
What is the favorite Christmas song of a monkey? The Jungle Bells.
Monkey puns for adults
Where do monkey babies sleep? In the ape-ri-cots.
What would monkeys receive from sunbathing? An orangu-tan.
What happens if a monkey loses its tail? To a merchant.
What type of key opens a banana? It's a monkey.
What did the monkeys wear when cooking? Ape-rons.
What drew the monkey to the banana? It was awe-inspiring.
How do you name a monkey in command of its tree? A Branch Supervisor!
What is the name of a restaurant that spits meals in your face? It's a Monkey Business.
Birthday monkey puns
What are impoverished monkeys called? Gor-ILL-as.
What do you name an angry monkey who enjoys eating fruit? Grr-ape.
Where could monkeys go to get a drink? There are monkey bars!
What do you name a group of monkeys that use an Amazon account? Excellent companions.
Who is a monkey's favorite Hogwarts teacher? Sn-ape, Professor.
What would monkeys do for a living? It's monkey business.
What sort of monkey can bring life to a party? The key is funk.
What is a monkey's favorite type of computer? Ape-le macaw.
One-liner monkey puns
Q: Where could monkeys go to replace their tails?
A: The retail establishment.
Q: How do you describe a monkey using headphones?
A: Anything, because it can't hear you.
Q: How do you describe a monkey inside a landmine?
A: It's a babooooom!
Q: What is a monkey's favorite television show?
A: Thomas the Orangu-Tank Engine, of course!
Q: What would you name a monkey that is unable to enter his home?
A: A mon.
Q: What would you name a monkey who enjoys eating chips?
A: It's a chipmunk.
Q: What would you name a monkey tangled in a tangle?
A: A kind of orangutan.
Q: Where would monkeys go for water?
A: The monkey bars, of course.
When would monkeys fall out of the sky?
A: When there are ape-ril rains.
Q: What made the monkey place a hamburger on his head?
A: He mistook himself for a grilla.
Q: Which biscuit is an orangutan's favorite?
A: It's a chocolate chimp!
Q: What is white and swings between the trees?
A: You're a meranguetan!
Q: What kind of underwear do monkeys wear?
A: Chimpanzees are chimps.
Q: Why would gorillas have such large nostrils?
A: Because they have large fingers!
How to tell a funny monkey pun
Here is a simple way to tell a funny pun.
Look for good timing
Timing a pun is what's going to make it great. Are you in a car wash? Think about a pun that has to deal with water. Or on a first date? Try to break the ice and build a connection with a short joke.
Don't take it too seriously
A relaxed and easy going delivery is going to make the pun funny. Some people will enjoy it, while others might not. It's up to them! A good laugh is great medicine.
Memorize a few
Always have a few puns in your back pocket. Look for ideal moments. Remember, timing is everything when it comes to funny jokes!
Don't look to be the center of attention
Telling a funny pun can be a great way for introverted people to come out of their shell and display their personality. Although, it's best to avoid trying to be the center of attention. Avoid telling your pun too loudly. Or trying to interrupt an active conversation just to show off your humor.
Where to use monkey puns
Puns can be a great way to make someone feel good. Use them in the following formats:
- On social media captions (Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok).
- On thank-you cards, birthday cards, "get well" cards, Valentine's Day cards, and more.
- Randomly, when the moment strikes.
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About the author
Patrick Algrim is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), NCDA Certified Career Counselor (CCC), and general career expert. Patrick has completed the NACE Coaching Certification Program (CCP). And has been published as a career expert on Forbes, Glassdoor, American Express, Reader's Digest, LiveCareer, Zety, Yahoo, Recruiter.com, SparkHire, SHRM.org, Process.st, FairyGodBoss, HRCI.org, St. Edwards University, NC State University, IBTimes.com, Thrive Global, TMCnet.com, Work It Daily, Workology, Career Guide, MyPerfectResume, College Career Life, The HR Digest, WorkWise, Career Cast, Elite Staffing, Women in HR, All About Careers, Upstart HR, The Street, Monster, The Ladders, Introvert Whisperer, and many more. Find him on LinkedIn.
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