monkey metal

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Meaning · English

Any cheap metal alloy, often with zinc, that is easy to cast.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “monkey metal” mean?

Any cheap metal alloy, often with zinc, that is easy to cast.

Is “monkey metal” formal or informal?

monkey metal is generally derogatory, slang.