When someone calls you a "monkeyshine" what does it really mean?

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mon⋅key⋅shine  [muhng-kee-shahyn] –noun Usually, monkeyshines. a frivolous or mischievous prank; monkey business. Origin: 1820–30; monkey + shine

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