monkey-branch

English

Etymology

By analogy with a monkey climbing trees by swinging from branch to branch.

Verb

monkey-branch (third-person singular simple present monkey-branches, present participle monkey-branching, simple past and past participle monkey-branched)

1. (intransitive, informal) To attempt to improve one's status (at work, or in personal relationships, etc.) by repeatedly choosing the best option and then moving to better options as they become available.
   • 2020, Acie Mitchell, How to Be a High Value Man: The Blueprint to Success With Women, page 67:

     There's a term for it called "monkey branching" that was introduced in the previous chapters. Like a metaphorical monkey swinging thru branches, they level up on men they encounter as potential mates in their lives, and so should you.

   • 2020, Chase Austin, The Deconverted Man:

     Therefore, you should have no qualms about checking relevant job postings at least once a month and monkey-branching to one of your company's competitors if they offer a better salary.

See also

• social climber