hosemonkey

English

Alternative forms

  • hose monkey
  • hose-monkey

Etymology

From hose +‎ monkey.

Pronunciation

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Noun

hosemonkey (plural hosemonkeys)

  1. (slang, uncommon) Term of endearment for a firefighter.
    • 2009, Steven "Kelly" Grayson, En Route: A Paramedic's Stories of Life, Death, and Everything in Between:
      "Want me to ride with you?" she offered. "I'm a registered nurse when I'm not playing hose monkey."

Usage notes

  • Usually used by police officers or other emergency service officials.
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