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Monkmania

Monkmania noun: enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17.

Noun

Monkmania (uncountable)

  1. (UK, informal) Enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17.
    • So what does the future hold for Monkman, and could this be the start of a long, successful career in media? He’s certainly had a lot of opportunities in the wake of ‘Monkmania’.2017 August 4, Alex Nelson, “University Challenge star Eric Monkman on his new Radio 4 show – and ‘Monkmania’”, in iNews
    • The University Challenge rivals who became a television cult are bringing “Monkmania” back with their own BBC show.2018 August 18, Helena Horton, “‘Monkmania’ back as University Challenge rivals hit the road to uncover Britain’s genius”, in The Daily Telegraph

Origin of Monkmania

Blend of Monkman + mania.

Questions about Monkmania

What does Monkmania mean?
Monkmania means enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17.
What part of speech is Monkmania?
Monkmania is a noun.

Words near Monkmania in the dictionary

  1. monklet
  2. monklets
  3. monklike
  4. monkly
  5. Monkman
  6. Monkmania
  7. monks
  8. monks cress
  9. Monks Horton
  10. Monks Risborough
  11. monkscloth

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