The list below shows the origins of Mackenzie as well as things modernly associated with the name Mackenzie such as celebrities named Mackenzie. Origin and Meaning of Mackenzie. Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin, and it means Son of Kenneth. It's a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
DEFINITION of 'Shovel Ready'. A phrase describing the status of a project that is considered to be in the advanced stages of development. Shovel-ready implies that the project can be begun by laborers and is past the planning stages. BREAKING DOWN 'Shovel Ready'.
Noun. 1. shovel-a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle. hand shovel-a shovel that is operated by hand. hand tool-a tool used with workers' hands. posthole digger, post-hole digger-a shovel used to sink postholes.