MC

M-C · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    Master of ceremonies; a person who hosts or presents an event, introducing speakers or performers.

  2. 2.

    To act as master of ceremonies; to host an event.

  3. 3.

    (Hip-hop) A rapper; a person who performs vocal lyrics over beats.

Forms

plural: MCs

Related words

See also: emcee, host, rapper
Synonyms: emcee, host, master of ceremonies, presenter, rapper

Etymology

Abbreviation of master of ceremonies, dating to the 20th century. The hip-hop usage emerged in the 1970s, where some suggest it also stands for "microphone controller."