What is another word for McCoy?

Pronunciation: [mə kˈɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "McCoy" is typically used as a surname, but it also has a few synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some examples include MacCoy, MacCay, McKay, Mackay, and McKee. These variations in spelling often depend on the geographical location of the family and the particular clan or branch they belong to. In addition to these spelling variations, there are also alternate names that can be used to denote someone who is a member of the McCoy family, such as son of Coy, son of Aodh, and son of Caoimhe. Regardless of the specific synonym used, the name McCoy typically carries connotations of strength, resilience, and family loyalty.

What are the hypernyms for Mccoy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Mccoy

It has been handed over by the Imperial Government for administration by the colony of New South Wales, and in a few years longer all that will remain of its Bounty story will be the names of Christian, Young, McCoy, Quintall, and the rest of them-still names which indicate the "best families" of the island.
"The Naval Pioneers of Australia"
Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery
McCoy nailed him at once.
"That Little Girl of Miss Eliza’s"
Jean K. Baird
"If that accident had been the McCoy, it would have happened in the first five minutes after he started working on that pistol.
"Murder in the Gunroom"
Henry Beam Piper

Famous quotes with Mccoy

  • The West German population would protest passionately if it knew what secret meetings between the federal chancellor, McCoy, and foreign and Nazi generals are planning.
    Walter Ulbricht

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