Moncey (en. Moncey)
/monˈsei/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who acts unintelligently or ineptly.
Don’t be a moncey, think it over before you speak.
No seas moncey, piénsalo bien antes de hablar.
Someone who makes mistakes due to a lack of common sense.
He’s a moncey for not following instructions.
Él es un moncey por no seguir instrucciones.
A term used in friendly contexts for teasing.
I called her a moncey jokingly because she forgot her own birthday.
La llamé moncey en tono de broma porque olvidó su propio cumpleaños.
Etymology
The origin of the term 'moncey' is uncertain, but it is believed to come from youth slang.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be a moncey
To act clumsily or not intelligently.
ser un moncey
to do something foolishly
To perform an action without thinking properly.
hacer algo de moncey
don’t be a moncey
Advice for someone not to act foolishly.
no seas moncey
Related Words
foolishness
Act or conduct that is silly or nonsensical.
bobería
clumsiness
Lack of skill or dexterity.
torpeza
foolishness
Quality of being foolish or silly.
necedad
Slang Meanings
A person who is always messing things up.
He’s a moncey; he always messes things up.
Es un moncey; siempre arruina las cosas.
A phrase used among friends to refer to someone affectionately.
Oh, moncey, don’t worry, we all do it!
¡Ay, moncey, no te preocupes, todos lo hacemos!