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View synonyms for grease monkey
grease monkey
noun
, Slang.
- a mechanic, especially one who works on automobiles or airplanes.
grease monkey
noun
- 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
Every chair in the cavernous warehouse space, which was arrayed with giant inflatable denim-bedecked bombshells and grease monkeys, was full.
From New York Times
Schweighöfer is there to crack the safe, and Notaro is the grease monkey/pilot tasked with shepherding the squad to safety.
From Washington Post
Unfortunately in the last 10-20 years the perception of an automotive technician is a grease monkey.
From Washington Times
A grease monkey’s tomboy friend helps him woo a popular girl in their Los Angeles high school.
From Los Angeles Times
“Wish I had better news, son. I’m just an old grease monkey, but I’ve been climbing around boat engines for long enough to know the score.”
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