McCoy
Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
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
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Example Sentences
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On Thursday, I visited Tana McCoy, a Compton High grad and retired city employee who is running for Compton Unified school board.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The suit, filed by attorney Matthew Hays McCoy, alleges Vivos misrepresented the amenities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Most notable was Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy, who is a super talent but slipped down to the fourth round, pick 101, after missing all of last season with a torn ACL.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
On the day of the burglary, McCoy had cycled past the address three times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
For half a second I was tempted to leave McCoy a handwritten note expressing my profound and sincere astonishment that he had the balls to keep such a carpet in his home.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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