Mc-
Meanings
prefix
- A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.
- Used in combination with a non-name descriptive word to form mock names.
- Used to form the name of McDonald's products.
- Indicating a lack of depth or worth, by association with McDonald's.
- Indicating an increase in availability or an increase in consumerism causing items to be more readily available.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Abbreviation of Mac-, from Irish and Scottish Gaelic mac (“son”).
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