Murphy

noun

Mur·​phy ˈmər-fē 

: any of various confidence games

especially : one in which the victim believes he is paying for sex

Word History

Etymology

Miss Murphy, nonexistent prostitute used to lure victims

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Murphy

• Murphy bed
• Murphy's Law

Biographical Definition

Murphy

biographical name

Mur·​phy ˈmər-fē 

William Parry 1892–1987 American physician