scut monkey
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A new medical student, beginning his/her clinical rotations (often after the first two years of a four-year medical program), or a new resident who is rotating off-service.
Register: 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 “scut monkey” mean?
A new medical student, beginning his/her clinical rotations (often after the first two years of a four-year medical program), or a new resident who is rotating off-service.
Is “scut monkey” formal or informal?
scut monkey is generally slang.