hosemonkey

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Meaning · English

Term of endearment for a firefighter.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Want me to ride with you?" she offered. "I'm a registered nurse when I'm not playing hose monkey."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hosemonkey” mean?

Term of endearment for a firefighter.

Is “hosemonkey” formal or informal?

hosemonkey is generally slang.