10 letter crossword answer

[glynis shaw]

a mischievous child or pet monkey perhaps?

[flirty41]

I'm sure I've already attempted an answer to this - did you post in another category as well, or have I over-indulged??!! Anyway, would chimpanzee fit? :-)

[Cetti]

This is my second time as well flirty, keeps us off the streets!!! My answer would be 'jackanapes' - a very old word indeed.

[xyzzyplugh]

Agree with Cetti, - jack�a�napes ( P ) Pronunciation Key (jk-nps) n. A conceited or impudent person. A mischievous child. Archaic. A monkey or an ape. [From Middle English Jack Napis, nickname of William de la Pole, Fourth Earl and First Duke of Suffolk (1396-1450).] :-)

[flirty41]

OK xyzzy - I think you've redeemed yourself after your 'chipmunk' effort on this same Q in Phrases and Sayings!! I bow to yours and Cetti's superior knowledge - I thought chimpanzee was a bit too obvious!