murphy

/ˈmɜr.fɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

an antigravity device or a wall-mounted shelf with a hinge that folds down when a weight is placed on it, typically used in a fictional or humorous sense to refer to a device that causes objects to fall from shelves when touched

“She was looking for a murphy to hang her bike on, but couldn’t find one.”

Synonyms

  • antigravity device
  • shelf

Antonyms

  • stable fixture
  • sturdy device