Monkey dey work, baboon dey chop
[mon-kee dey work, baboon dey chop]
proverb proverbs
LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)
Meaning- The monkey is working but the baboon is eating
- A proverb used to describe situations where one performs the labor while another reaps the benefits.
Monkey dey work, baboon dey chop.
The monkey is working but the baboon is eating.
Pronunciationmon-kee dey work, baboon dey chop
Part of speechproverb
RomanizationMonkey dey work, baboon dey chop
SynonymsN/A
Status: Verified