Davy Jones
Americannoun
noun
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Also called: Davy Jones's locker. the ocean's bottom, esp when regarded as the grave of those lost or buried at sea
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the spirit or devil of the sea
Etymology
Origin of Davy Jones
First recorded in 1745–55; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Fronted by actor/singer Davy Jones, and including the talents of Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork along with Dolenz, the Monkees had multiple No. 1 hits, including "I'm a Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville."
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2022
In 1968, Rafelson reunited with the Monkees for his feature directorial debut, “Head,” a psychedelic fever dream starring band members Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2022
To which Mrs Vardy, sitting in the witness box, replied: "Who is Davy Jones?"
From BBC ● May 19, 2022
The primates should respond well to “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I and any song by Mike Nesmith or Davy Jones.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2022
And then we started singing our protest song, chewing away at her peace and quiet: “Here we come. Walking down the street. . . .” like Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and the other singing Monkees.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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