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monkey pinscher

monkey pinscher

9.6
A small European dog like a terrier with rough dark fur and a short furry face
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌŋki ˈpɪnʧər/
translation icon : affenpinscher
  • The monkey pinscher is known for its curious, lively nature and unique appearance.

Examples

  • Grooming a monkey pinscher can be a challenge due to its wiry coat and bushy face.

  • She adopted a monkey pinscher from the animal shelter last spring.

  • The monkey pinscher is known for its playful nature.

  • I saw a monkey pinscher at the dog park yesterday.

  • Grooming a monkey pinscher can be a challenge due to its wiry coat and bushy face.

  • She adopted a monkey pinscher from the animal shelter last spring.

  • The monkey pinscher is known for its curious, lively nature and unique appearance.

Synonyms

pinscher
vsmonkey pinscher
3 8.8

A small short-haired dog that comes from Germany

is a narrow small wiry haired European breed not the broader group
affenpinscher
vsmonkey pinscher
1 9.9

A small lively dog with dark wiry hair and a monkey-like face

is the same breed but known by a different traditional name
monkey dog
vsmonkey pinscher
8.9

A small dog like a terrier from Europe with dark rough hair and a short snout with a small beard

is identical in meaning but often used as a less formal name

Surface Forms

monkey pinscher singular
monkey pinschers plural

Morphology

monkey + pinscher

The compound is compositionally built from 'monkey' (modifier) + 'pinscher' (breed of dog), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a pinscher with monkey-like features (i.e., a small dog with a monkeylike appearance). The formation matches cross-linguistic naming (e.g., German Affenpinscher) and follows a regular modifier+noun pattern, making the overall meaning derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Monkey pinscher gets its name from the dog's look and way of moving: its rough, bushy face and bright eyes make it seem a bit like a monkey. The word pinscher refers to a small terrier-type dog, so the name points to a 'small dog that looks like a monkey'.