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monkey jacket

/ˈmʌŋki ˈdʒækɪt/

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C2informalbritishobsolete/ˈmʌŋki ˈdʒækɪt/

An old-fashioned term for a short, tight-fitting evening jacket worn by men, also known as a mess jacket or dinner jacket. The term originated in the 19th century and is rarely used in modern English.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревший термин для короткого облегающего вечернего пиджака, который носили мужчины, также известного как месс-жакет или смокинг. Термин возник в XIX веке и редко используется в современном английском языке.
  1. Short, tight-fitting jacket C1 formal british

    A short, close-fitting jacket, often part of a formal uniform or worn by sailors historically.

    • The officer wore a traditional monkey jacket for the ceremony.
    • He found an antique monkey jacket in the vintage shop.
    • Sailors in the 19th century often wore a monkey jacket for warmth.

    🇷🇺Короткий облегающий пиджак