grease monkey

noun

, Slang.

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

grease monkey

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grease monkey¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

If you were as smart as he is, you big grease monkey, you'd be O.K.

From Project Gutenberg