suck the monkey

The phrase "suck the monkey" is nautical slang originating from the Royal Navy, referring to the secretive consumption of alcohol.

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Definition

C2Naval

(slang, historical)To secretly drink alcohol from a cask using a tube.

Example

  • The sailors would often suck the monkey to avoid detection by their officers.

C2Informal

(slang)To drink from a coconut filled with rum in a concealed manner.

Example

  • They decided to suck the monkey while on the beach, enjoying their secret stash of rum.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "suck the monkey":

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