SINCE 1828
Murphy
noun
Mur·phy
| \ ˈmər-fē
\
\
Definition of Murphy
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of various confidence games
especially
: one in which the victim believes he is paying for sex
Murphy
biographical name
Mur·phy
| \ ˈmər-fē
\
\
Definition of Murphy (Entry 2 of 2)
William Parry 1892–1987 American physician
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on Murphy
What made you want to look up Murphy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Farm Idioms Quiz
Not your children's farm quiz.
Take the quiz -
Up in the Sky: A Quiz
It's a bird? It's a plane? No, I'm really asking. What is it?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share Murphy
Resources for Murphy