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.