Mc-

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prefix
  1. A patronymic used to form common Irish and Scottish names, similar to the English -son.
  2. Used in combination with a non-name descriptive word to form mock names.
  3. Used to form the name of McDonald's products.
  4. Indicating a lack of depth or worth, by association with McDonald's.
  5. Indicating an increase in availability or an increase in consumerism causing items to be more readily available.

Pronunciation

/mək/ /mɪk/ /mæk/

Word forms

Mc-

Etymology

Abbreviation of Mac-, from Irish and Scottish Gaelic mac (“son”).

Related words

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