Meaning of grease monkey | Babel Free

Definitions

A mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic.

idiomatic, slang

Equivalents

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.”

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