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View synonyms for grease monkey

grease monkey

noun

, Slang.
  1. a mechanic, especially one who works on automobiles or airplanes.

grease monkey

noun

  1. informal.
    a mechanic, esp one who works on cars or aircraft

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grease monkey1

First recorded in 1905–10

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Example Sentences

If you were as smart as he is, you big grease monkey, you'd be O.K.

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