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Meaning of "murphy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MURPHY

From the common Irish surname Murphy.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MURPHY

murphy  [ˈmɜːfɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MURPHY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Murphy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MURPHY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Murphy

Murphy is an Anglicized version of two Irish surnames: Ó Murchadha/Ó Murchadh, and Mac Murchaidh/Mac Murchadh derived from the Irish personal name Murchadh, which meant "sea-warrior" or "sea-battler".. In modern Irish, "Ó Murchú", rather than "Ó Murchadha", is used. Murphy is the most common surname in Ireland, the fourteenth most common surname in Northern Ireland and the fifty-eighth most common surname in the United States.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MURPHY


beefy
ˈbiːfɪ
Cavafy
kəˈvɑːfɪ
electroencephalography
ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌɪnsɛfəˈlɒɡrɑːfɪ
furphy
ˈfɜːfɪ
Gaddafi
ɡəˈdɑːfɪ
goofy
ˈɡuːfɪ
Ife
ˈiːfɪ
laughy
ˈlɑːfɪ
leafy
ˈliːfɪ
Morphy
ˈmɔːfɪ
Newfie
ˈnjuːfɪ
Qaddafi
ɡəˈdɑːfɪ
roofie
ˈruːfɪ
roofy
ˈruːfɪ
scurfy
ˈskɜːfɪ
Sufi
ˈsuːfɪ
surfie
ˈsɜːfɪ
surfy
ˈsɜːfɪ
turfy
ˈtɜːfɪ
woofy
ˈwuːfɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MURPHY

murmur
murmuration
murmurer
murmuring
murmuringly
murmurings
murmurous
murmurously
murphies
Murphy bed
Murphy-O´Connor
Murphy´s law
murr
murra
murragh
murrain
murram
Murray
Murray cod
murre

WORDS THAT END LIKE MURPHY

actinomorphy
ectomorphy
enantiomorphy
endomorphy
gynandromorphy
hemimorphy
heteromorphy
homeomorphy
homoeomorphy
homomorphy
mesomorphy
pleomorphy
zoomorphy
zygomorphy

Synonyms and antonyms of murphy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «murphy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MURPHY

Find out the translation of murphy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of murphy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «murphy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

墨菲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

murphy
570 millions of speakers

English

murphy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मर्फी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ميرفي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мерфи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

murphy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মারফি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

murphy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Murphy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Murphy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マーフィ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

머피
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Murphy
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

murphy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மர்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मर्फी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

murphy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

murphy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Murphy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Мерфі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

murphy
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

murphy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Murphy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

murphy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Murphy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of murphy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MURPHY»

The term «murphy» is very widely used and occupies the 7.950 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MURPHY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «murphy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «murphy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about murphy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MURPHY»

Discover the use of murphy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to murphy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Murphy's Laws of Songwriting
Murphy's Laws of Songwriting "The Book" arms the songwriter for success by demystifying the process and opening the door to serious professional songwriting.
Ralph Murphy, 2013
2
English Grammar in Use: A Self-study Reference and Practice ...
A grammar reference and practice book for intermediate learners.
Raymond Murphy, 2010
3
Murphy
Murphy's lovestruck fiancée Celia tries with tragic pathos to draw him back, but her attempts are doomed to failure. Murphy's friends and familiars are simulacra of Murphy, fragmented and incomplete.
Samuel Beckett, 2012
4
The Search for Bridey Murphy
The story of Ruth Simmons, who while under hypnosis recants the story of the life of Bridey Murphy under the care of one of the leading hypnotherapist of the day.
Morey Bernstein, 2009
5
Believe in Yourself
Dr. Bernie Siegel tells you that "the most important force that you have available to you to change all your relationships is love.
Joseph Murphy, 2006
6
Running Well
Providing the keys to maximizing performance while avoiding injuries, "Running Well" allows runners at all levels to easily assess and improve technique.
Sam Murphy, Sarah Connors, 2008
7
Forgiveness and Mercy
This book focuses on the degree to which certain moral and legal doctrines are rooted in specific passions that are then institutionalised in the form of criminal law.
Jeffrie G. Murphy, Jean Hampton, 1990
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Murphy's Law
The first entry in the Molly Murphy series is a fascinating look at our immigrant history as well as an intensely absorbing page-turner.
Rhys Bowen, 2007
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The Aldine Press: Catalogue of the Ahmanson-Murphy ...
Handsomely produced, slipcased, and carefully annotated, this volume should become a major resource for Aldine studies and the history of the book. The Aldine Press revolutionized the production, accessibility, and use of the book.
University of California, Los Angeles. Library, 2001
10
Bodies and Souls, or Spirited Bodies?
Opinion is sharply divided over this issue. In this clear and concise book, Nancey Murphy argues for a physicalist account, but one that does not diminish traditional views of humans as rational, moral, and capable of relating to God.
Nancey Murphy, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MURPHY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term murphy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Catherine Murphy concerned over ethics of corporate culture
Independent TD Catherine Murphy of the new Social Democrats party has said many business people have approached her with concerns ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
2
Carlton captain Marc Murphy backs John Barker for coach
Captain Marc Murphy on Thursday was the latest to back Barker, saying he would love to see the interim senior coach take up the position ... «The Age, Jul 15»
3
Offseason question: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan, Preston …
Despite spending a second-round pick on Stanford pass rusher Trent Murphy last year, the Washington Redskins deemed outside linebacker a ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
In the zone: How Jimmy Barry-Murphy has rejigged Cork's approach
If Jimmy Barry-Murphy didn't know he was doing something extraordinary, he must surely have realised it when Dónal Óg Cusack lauded his ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
5
Saints: Rookies Davis Tull, Marcus Murphy, Antonio Johnson listed …
The team formally declared non-football injuries for outside linebacker Davis Tull, running back Marcus Murphy and offensive lineman Antonio ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
6
Missing Ashford 12-year-old Shaun Murphy found safe
Shaun Murphy had been last seen leaving his home in Langholm Road at about 11am. He was heading in the direction of the town centre. «Kent Online, Jul 15»
7
Eddie Murphy displays his biceps as he grabs a coffee with Paige …
But Eddie Murphy, 54, and his girlfriend Paige Butcher, 36, appeared to be avoiding any holiday blues as they enjoyed a low-key coffee date in ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
Cleveland Indians should trade David Murphy and Ryan Raburn …
Murphy and Raburn both have had bounce-back years and have at least a bit of value to teams looking for a veteran bat. Murphy entered this ... «Let's Go Tribe, Jul 15»
9
Murphy to defend Iran deal
Connecticut's 41-year-old junior senator will get to put that conviction to the test Thursday as the GOP-dominated Senate Foreign Relations ... «CT Post, Jul 15»
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Mary Murphy Shares 'SYTYCD' Memories, Congratulates Cat Deely …
Despite no longer being a part of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, Mary Murphy seems to still love the show a lot. On Tuesday, the dance ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

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