rasva-apina

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (slang) A grease monkey (mechanic, often with the specific connotation of an automobile mechanic).

Etymology

Affix from Finnish rasva (fat, grease) + Finnish apina (monkey, ape).

Origin

Finnish

apina

Gloss

monkey, ape

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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