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.