McCoy /məˈkoɪ/ noun
Meaning:
the real McCoy also US the McCoy
informal : something or someone that is real or genuine : something or someone that is not a copy or imitation
▪ Is that a fake gun, or is it the real McCoy? [=is it a real gun?] ▪ These diamonds look like the real McCoy, but they could be fake. ▪ To help her play the role of a lawyer, the actress studied with the real McCoy. [=with an actual lawyer] ▪ Maybe he's the McCoy, and maybe he's not.
▪ Is that a fake gun, or is it the real McCoy? [=is it a real gun?] ▪ These diamonds look like the real McCoy, but they could be fake. ▪ To help her play the role of a lawyer, the actress studied with the real McCoy. [=with an actual lawyer] ▪ Maybe he's the McCoy, and maybe he's not.
