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Synonyms

grease monkey

American  

noun

Slang.

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

grease monkey British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of grease monkey

First recorded in 1905–10

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