Meanings
From the phrase cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey. According to the U.S. Naval Historical Center,[1] which cites the Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang,[2] 'the first recorded use of the term "brass monkey" appears to dates[sic] to 1857 when it was used in an apparently vulgar context by C.A. Abbey in his book Before the Mast in the Clippers, where on page 108 it says "It would freeze the tail off a brass monkey."' A number of false etymologies have been suggested.[1][3] For more information, see brass monkey on Wikipedia.Wikipedia .
How to pronounce "brass monkey":
AU
Very cold.
Example: "It's brass monkey weather today, isn't it?"
Example Sentences
1
It's so cold outside that it could freeze the balls off a brass monkey.
2
I have been studying for hours; this project is a real brass monkey.
3
He is a brass monkey when it comes to dealing with difficult clients.
4
She has nerves of steel; nothing can rattle her, she's a real brass monkey.
5
I don't want to go outside in this weather; it's brass monkey weather out there.
