McCoy

American  

[muh-koi] / məˈkɔɪ /

noun

1. 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.

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McCoy ¹ British  

/ məˈkɔɪ /

noun

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

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McCoy ² British  

/ məˈkɔɪ /

noun

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

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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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• Hatfield vs. McCoy

Example Sentences

Finally cleared by the Southern Section to play for Sierra Canyon after transferring from St. John Bosco, Brandon McCoy unleashed a spectacular five consecutive dunks in the fourth quarter on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion to send the Trailblazers to a 60-45 victory over JSerra in the Trinity-Mission League Challenge.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s when McCoy, who was pulled in the third quarter with four fouls, led a 10-0 surge with four dunks.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was really excited to play,” said McCoy, who missed Sierra Canyon’s opener while waiting for Southern Section clearance.

From Los Angeles Times

Suzanne Libby, Fannie Mae’s chief ethics officer, was removed and Danielle McCoy, who served as general counsel, also stepped down after being pressured by leadership, the Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Titans fired coach Brian Callahan last month after the team got off to a 1-5 start, putting in place interim coach Mike McCoy, who was head coach of the San Diego Chargers from 2013 to 2016.

From Los Angeles Times