Idiom: Real Mccoy
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Corruption of Scots the real MacKay, this latter attested in 1856 as “A drappie o’ the real MacKay” (A drop of the real MacKay).[1][2][3] How “MacKay” became “McCoy” is unclear; first attested in the form “McCoy” in the US in 1908.[4]
How to pronounce "real McCoy":
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The genuine thing, neither a substitute nor an imitation.
Example Sentences
1
John's antique watch is the real McCoy; it's worth a fortune.
2
This burger joint claims to serve the real McCoy, but it's just a replica.
3
After trying cheap imitations, she finally found the real McCoy of designer handbags.
4
The scientist's groundbreaking discovery turned out to be the real McCoy.
5
Many people doubted his skills, but he proved he was the real McCoy by winning the championship.
