MCCOY Definition & Meaning

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McCoy

[ muh-koi ]

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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.

McCoy

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noun

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

McCoy

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noun

McCoyTony1974MNorthern IrishSPORT AND GAMES: jockey Tony, full name Anthony Peter McCoy. born 1974, Northern Irish national hunt jockey: champion jockey every season since 1995/96

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of McCoy¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of McCoy¹

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

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As Taylor Leigh and Drew McCoy of the Antibot YouTube channel argued, these folks aren't objectively better-looking in their "after" images.

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It's a level of conformity that McCoy semi-joked verges on "gender religion."

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“We are working to obtain video from The Dome at America’s Center that may have captured what led up to the encounter,” police spokesperson Mitch McCoy said.

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The combination of Ariza, Collins and returnee Brandon McCoy would give the Braves an impressive trio.

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Lily McCoy is concerned about her own Social Security benefits and her son’s disability checks, but she’s worried about much more than that.

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McCormick McCrae

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