MURPHY


Meaning of MURPHY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' m ə r-f ē

Function: noun

Etymology: Miss Murphy, nonexistent prostitute used to lure victims

Date: 1954

: any of various confidence games especially : one in which the victim believes he is paying for sex

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