Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
murphy
noun
ˈmər-fē
Definition
Murphy is often used as a name, but it can also refer to Murphy’s Law, which states that anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Examples
- Every time I try to fix my car, Murphy’s Law kicks in and something else breaks.
- They say you can never plan a perfect event because of Murphy.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it represents the idea of inevitable pitfalls and problems that are likely to arise in any given situation.
Synonyms
- inevitability
- misfortune
- blunder
