brass monkey
The phrase "brass monkey" is commonly used to describe extremely cold weather, with unclear origins but possibly linked to nautical history or small brass figurines.
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Definition
B2Weather
(idiomatic, colloquial)Used to describe extremely cold weather.
Example
- It's brass monkey weather today, isn't it?
- This is brass monkey weather and it'll get worse.
C1Nautical
(historical, technical)A device historically used on ships to hold cannonballs in place, typically made of brass.
Similar
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