Meaning & Definition of word "Macaroni"
to
Macaroni
/ˌmæk.əˈroʊ.ni/
noun:
- 1. A variety of pasta shaped like narrow tubes.
- Example: She cooked a pot of macaroni and cheese for dinner.
- 2. A dish made with macaroni pasta, typically baked with cheese and other ingredients.
- Example: The kids love the baked macaroni with breadcrumbs on top.
- 3. A slang term historically used to describe a man who is concerned with fashion and sophistication, especially in the 18th century.
- Example: In the 1700s, a macaroni was known for his extravagant style and love of fashionable attire.
Etymology
Italian 'maccheroni', from the Greek 'makarōn', meaning 'barley flour'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
macaroni and cheese:
A dish made with macaroni pasta and cheese, typically baked.
macaroni salad:
A cold salad made with macaroni, vegetables, and dressing.
Related Words
pasta:
A staple food made from wheat and water, available in many shapes and forms.
cheese:
A dairy product made from curdling milk with rennet or an acid.
Slang Meanings of macaroni
Meaning: A term of endearment, referring to someone as silly or funny.
Example Sentence: You're such a little macaroni when you dance like that!
Meaning: Used to describe a person who is overly eccentric or flamboyant.
Example Sentence: He's acting like a real macaroni in that outfit.