McCoy

[ muh-koi ]

/ məˈkɔɪ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR McCoy ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

Usually the McCoy or the real McCoy . the genuine thing or person as promised, stated, or implied: Those other paintings are copies, but this one is the McCoy.

Origin of McCoy

First recorded in 1880–85; also Mackay, McKie, the clear McCoy (of liquor); of uncertain origin; hypothesized identifications with Mackay, a Scottish clan, and Kid McCoy, nickname of U.S. boxer Norman Selby (1873–1940), are unsubstantiated

Words nearby McCoy

McCollum, McComb, McConnell, McCormack, McCormick, McCoy, McCrae, McCullers, McCullers, Carson, McCullough, McDonald

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Example sentences from the Web for McCoy

On October 27, a U-2 took off from McCoy Air Force base in Orlando, Florida.
Russia’s Missiles Stung the World Long Before MH17|Clive Irving|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was also the shooting of 20-year-old Anna McCoy, soccer star and daughter of police officer Jimmy “Cotton” McCoy.
An Elephant Is Wounded in Mississippi|Michael Daly|April 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A veteran of several movies such as Players Club, McCoy also stars in her own reality show on TV One.
VH1’s Succession Drama on Set of ‘Single Ladies’|Allison Samuels|May 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
McCoy, who plays Keisha on the show, admits that while she remains friends with Dash, the two had difficult moments on the set.
VH1’s Succession Drama on Set of ‘Single Ladies’|Allison Samuels|May 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“There were issues about just doing the work and not complaining about certain things on set,” said McCoy.
VH1’s Succession Drama on Set of ‘Single Ladies’|Allison Samuels|May 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
McCoy stopped by the roadside as he caught sight of a man running hastily along one of the streets leading from the town.
El Diablo|Brayton Norton
What time was it that you talked, approximately, to Lieutenant McCoy?
Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
It almost seemed to the captain that the blissful moment had already arrived, such was the persuasive convincingness of McCoy.
South Sea Tales|Jack London
As they walked to the wharf Gregory encountered McCoy and explained the situation.
El Diablo|Brayton Norton
When they were ready to shove off, McCoy watched the two boats slide out into the fog with conflicting emotions.
El Diablo|Brayton Norton

British Dictionary definitions for McCoy (1 of 2)

McCoy¹

/ (məˈkɔɪ) /

noun

slang the genuine person or thing (esp in the phrase the real McCoy)

Word Origin for McCoy

C20: perhaps after Kid McCoy, professional name of Norman Selby (1873–1940), American boxer, who was called ``the real McCoy'' to distinguish him from another boxer of that name

British Dictionary definitions for McCoy (2 of 2)

McCoy²

/ (məˈkɔɪ) /

noun

Tony, full name Anthony Peter McCoy. born 1974, Northern Irish national hunt jockey: champion jockey every season since 1995/96

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单词	mccoy
释义	McCoy [ muh-koi ] / məˈkɔɪ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR McCoy ON THESAURUS.COM noun Usually the McCoy or the real McCoy . the genuine thing or person as promised, stated, or implied: Those other paintings are copies, but this one is the McCoy. Origin of McCoy First recorded in 1880–85; also Mackay, McKie, the clear McCoy (of liquor); of uncertain origin; hypothesized identifications with Mackay, a Scottish clan, and Kid McCoy, nickname of U.S. boxer Norman Selby (1873–1940), are unsubstantiated Words nearby McCoy McCollum, McComb, McConnell, McCormack, McCormick, McCoy, McCrae, McCullers, McCullers, Carson, McCullough, McDonald Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for McCoy On October 27, a U-2 took off from McCoy Air Force base in Orlando, Florida. Russia’s Missiles Stung the World Long Before MH17\|Clive Irving\|July 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There was also the shooting of 20-year-old Anna McCoy, soccer star and daughter of police officer Jimmy “Cotton” McCoy. An Elephant Is Wounded in Mississippi\|Michael Daly\|April 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A veteran of several movies such as Players Club, McCoy also stars in her own reality show on TV One. VH1’s Succession Drama on Set of ‘Single Ladies’\|Allison Samuels\|May 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST McCoy, who plays Keisha on the show, admits that while she remains friends with Dash, the two had difficult moments on the set. VH1’s Succession Drama on Set of ‘Single Ladies’\|Allison Samuels\|May 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST “There were issues about just doing the work and not complaining about certain things on set,” said McCoy. VH1’s Succession Drama on Set of ‘Single Ladies’\|Allison Samuels\|May 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST McCoy stopped by the roadside as he caught sight of a man running hastily along one of the streets leading from the town. El Diablo\|Brayton Norton What time was it that you talked, approximately, to Lieutenant McCoy? Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)\|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy It almost seemed to the captain that the blissful moment had already arrived, such was the persuasive convincingness of McCoy. South Sea Tales\|Jack London As they walked to the wharf Gregory encountered McCoy and explained the situation. El Diablo\|Brayton Norton When they were ready to shove off, McCoy watched the two boats slide out into the fog with conflicting emotions. El Diablo\|Brayton Norton British Dictionary definitions for McCoy (1 of 2) McCoy¹ / (məˈkɔɪ) / noun slang the genuine person or thing (esp in the phrase the real McCoy) Word Origin for McCoy C20: perhaps after Kid McCoy, professional name of Norman Selby (1873–1940), American boxer, who was called ``the real McCoy'' to distinguish him from another boxer of that name British Dictionary definitions for McCoy (2 of 2) McCoy² / (məˈkɔɪ) / noun Tony, full name Anthony Peter McCoy. born 1974, Northern Irish national hunt jockey: champion jockey every season since 1995/96 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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