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'.
1 adj A rough and ready solution or method is one that is rather simple and not very exact because it has been thought of or done in a hurry. Here is a rough and ready measurement. 2 adj A rough and ready person is not very polite or gentle. ...rough and ready soldiers.