Regarding a bit of monkeying (5)
I believe the answer is:
eying
This clue could be a double definition.
'regarding a bit' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with perception as well as being present participle verbs.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'monkeying' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are present participle verbs, I don't understand how one could define the other.
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for eying that I've seen before include "Fixated on" , "In the process of close scrutiny" , "Ogling," , "Looking at closely" , "Watching closely" .)