Meaning of grease monkey | Babel Free
Definitions
A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.
Equivalents
Français
mécano
Examples
“If you appear⟳ like⟳ a tramp or grease-monkey how can you expect⟳ to meet⟳ the people who are able to support⟳ your business.”
“Maybe some other "grease monkey," as I call⟳ mechanics, will correct⟳ me.”
“Brother W.M. Hillery resigned from his job as grease monkey and is working for Armour and Company, but as we understand⟳ he is just itching to get⟳ with the old bunch.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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