Dempsey
pronunciation
How to pronounce Dempsey in British English:
UK 
How to pronounce Dempsey in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983)
Word Origin
- Dempsey
- surname, from Irish Ó Diomasaigh "descendant of Diomasach," literally "proud."
Example
- 1. It was only recently that general dempsey became head of the army .
- 2. Army general martin dempsey replaces him as the nation 's top military officer .
- 3. Gen. martin dempsey , the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff , said the military would remain global in reach .
- 4. A military investigation would hold accountable any personnel that " violated orders or policies or laws , " dempsey said .
- 5. Dempsey also showed off his juggling talents on abc and rachel ray .