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McCoy

muh-KOY

McCoy (name) means a surname.

name
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A surname.
noun
1
Synonym of real McCoy.
"Far as I know it's the McCoy. You want to count it?" — George V. Higgins (1970)
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Far as I know it's the _____. You want to count it?

genuine article real deal real thing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McCoy” mean?

The word “McCoy” means a surname.

How do you pronounce “McCoy”?

“McCoy” is pronounced muh-KOY (/məˈkɔɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “McCoy” in a sentence?

Here is “McCoy” used in a sentence: “Far as I know it's the McCoy. You want to count it?”

What part of speech is “McCoy”?

Depending on how it is used, “McCoy” can be a name and a noun.

Is “McCoy” a common word?

“McCoy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “McCoy” have?

“McCoy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a surname.

Is McCoy always used as a surname, or does it have another meaning?

McCoy functions both as a surname and, in the fixed phrase "the real McCoy," as a noun meaning the genuine article. Outside that phrase, McCoy is used strictly as a family name.

What is the difference between "the real McCoy" and "the real deal"?

Both phrases describe something authentic and not a substitute, and they are largely interchangeable in modern usage. "The real McCoy" is the older, more idiomatic phrasing, while "the real deal" is a more transparent, literal alternative.

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