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English word origin

Etymology of emcee

Pronunciation spelling of MC (“master of ceremonies”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Master of ceremonies. · A rapper.

verb

To act as the master of ceremonies (for). · To rap as part of a hip-hop performance.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Pronunciation spelling of MC (“master of ceremonies”).

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