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monty

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnti/

Definition of monty

noun

(in phrase the full monty) British informal
  • the full amount expected, desired, or possible:they’ll do the full monty for a few thousand each

Origin:

of unknown origin; the phrase is only recorded recently. Among various (unsubstantiated) theories, one cites the phrase the full Montague Burton, apparently meaning 'a complete three-piece suit' (from the name of a tailor of made-to-measure clothing in the early 20th century); another recounts the possibility of a military usage, the full monty being 'the full cooked English breakfast' insisted upon by Field Marshal Montgomery

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