How to Pronounce "the real mccoy"
expression
thuh REEL muh-KOY
thuh REEL muh-KOY
Definition
Used to say that something is the genuine, original, or the best version of its kind, not a fake or imitation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹiɫ/ /məˈkɔɪ
British English
ðə, ði/ /ɹiːl/ /məˈkɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh REEL muh-KOY
UK
thuh REEL muh-KOY
Listen in Context
This diamond ring is the real McCoy.
He bought the real McCoy and not a copy.
This old painting is the real McCoy.
After all those fake handbags, I finally found the real McCoy!