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'.
n. A large heavy knife with a broad blade, used as a weapon and an implement for cutting vegetation. tr.v. maÂ·chetÂ·ed, maÂ·chetÂ·eÂ·ing, maÂ·chetÂ·es. 1. To cut with a machete: macheted the undergrowth.2. large heavy knife with a broad blade, used as a weapon and an implement for cutting vegetation. tr.v. maÂ·chetÂ·ed, maÂ·chetÂ·eÂ·ing, maÂ·chetÂ·es. 1. To cut with a machete: macheted the undergrowth.