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Murphy

5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Murphy (noun)
  2. Murphy (biographical name)
  3. Murphy (biographical name)
  4. Murphy bed (noun)
  5. Murphy's Law (noun)

Mur·phy

noun \ˈmər-fē\

Definition of MURPHY

: any of various confidence games; especially : one in which the victim believes he is paying for sex

Origin of MURPHY

Miss Murphy, nonexistent prostitute used to lure victims
First Known Use: 1954

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