Murphy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.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
Mur·phy
biographical name \ˈmər-fē\Definition of MURPHY
Frank 1890–1949 Am. jurist
Murphy
biographical nameDefinition of MURPHY
William Parry 1892–1987 Am. physician
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