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Mc

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. megacurie; megacuries.

  2. megacycle.

Mc- 2 American  

  1. a combining form, used especially to form nonce words, with the meaning “generic; homogenized”.

    McSchools that offer no individual attention; reading McNews instead of a serious newspaper.
Mc 3 American  
Symbol, Chemistry.

  1. moscovium.

Mc- 4 American  
Also Mc-.

  1. variant of Mac-.

mc 5 American  

  1. megacycle.

  2. meter-candle.

  3. millicurie; millicuries.

MC 6 American  

  1. Marine Corps.

  2. master of ceremonies.

  3. Medical Corps.

  4. Member of Congress.

mC 7 American  

abbreviation

  1. Electricity.  millicoulomb; millicoulombs.

M.C. 8 American  

abbreviation

  1. Master Commandant.

  2. master of ceremonies.

  3. Medical Corps.

  4. Member of Congress.

  5. Member of Council.

  6. British.  Military Cross.

MC 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Master of Ceremonies

  2. astrology Medium Coeli

  3. (in the US) Member of Congress

  4. (in Britain) Military Cross

  5. Monaco (international car registration)

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Mc- 2 British  

prefix

  1. a variant of Mac-

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mc 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Monaco

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Usage

What does MC mean? MC stands for master of ceremonies, or someone who acts as a host for an event, especially by introducing speakers and performers at a party or broadcast. In hip-hop music, MC is sometimes used as a synonym for “rapper” or “artist."How is MC pronounced?[ em-cee ]What are other forms of MC?

  • emcee
  • M.C.
What are some other words related to MC?D.J.

Etymology

Origin of Mc-

< Mc(Donald's), chain of fast-food restaurants

Example Sentences

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Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme, Mc McGrath said his son's mood could change greatly from "hyper" to "very emotional".

From BBC

Nobody is quite sure who it was that added the Scottish "Mc" but when you mention the word McTominay in this city, people instantly smile and say "McFratm."

From BBC

All of a sudden, I’m being compared to Jim McMahon — and it didn’t help that my last name started with a “Mc” too.

From Los Angeles Times

Ireland and Scotland have their O, Mc and Mac of course - Mac meaning son of, the same as ap.

From BBC

"People are living in a horrific nightmare," Mc Cain said.

From Reuters

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