flying monkeys

English

Noun

flying monkeys pl (plural only)

1. (informal, chiefly ironic or humorous) Synonym of winged monkeys (“ominous pawns of evil forces”)
   • 2011 August 19, Emma Kennedy, “Relax - a gap year's supposed to be fun”, in The Guardian‎^[1]:

     Smash the emergency glass, press the big red button and just STOP. Step off the Yellow Brick Road, get mixed up with some flying monkeys and throw yourself into all manner of trouble. Trust me. IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE.