monkey jacket

monkey jacket

n.

1. A short, tight-fitting jacket, traditionally worn by sailors.

2. See mess jacket.

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[From its resemblance to the jacket worn by an organ grinder's monkey.]

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monkey jacket

n

(Clothing & Fashion) a short close-fitting jacket, esp a waist-length jacket similar to a mess jacket

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mess′ jack`et

n.

a close-fitting, waist-length jacket worn by men esp. as part of a uniform.

[1890–95]

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Noun

1.

monkey jacket - waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back; worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners mess jacket, shell jacket jacket - a short coat

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