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McMurphy
muhk-MUR-fee
McMurphy (name) means an Irish-derived surname, most famous as the name of the protagonist in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Example: “Randle McMurphy is the rebellious hero of the novel.”
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An Irish-derived surname, most famous as the name of the protagonist in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
"Randle McMurphy is the rebellious hero of the novel."
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Etymology
An Anglicised spelling of the Irish Mac Murchadha, meaning “son of Murchadh”, a personal name made up of muir (“sea”) and cath (“battle”).
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What does “McMurphy” mean?
The word “McMurphy” means an Irish-derived surname, most famous as the name of the protagonist in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
How do you pronounce “McMurphy”?
“McMurphy” is pronounced muhk-MUR-fee (/məkˈmɝfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “McMurphy” in a sentence?
Here is “McMurphy” used in a sentence: “Randle McMurphy is the rebellious hero of the novel.”
What part of speech is “McMurphy”?
“McMurphy” is a name.
