Meaning & Definition of word "Mackerel"

Mackerel

/ˈmæk.ə.rəl/

1. A large, elongated fish of the family Scombridae, commonly found in warm waters and often eaten as food.
- Example: The chef prepared grilled mackerel with a lemon sauce.
2. Any of several species of fish related to the true mackerels, including the Spanish mackerel and king mackerel.
- Example: We caught a few Spanish mackerels during our fishing trip.
3. A type of fish used in canning or as bait.
- Example: Mackerel is a popular bait for larger fish.
4. The flesh of mackerel as food.
- Example: I enjoy eating smoked mackerel on toast.

Middle English, possibly from Old French maquerel, diminutive form of maque 'a fish'.

mackerel sky:

A pattern of clouds that resembles the stripes of a mackerel, indicating possible changeable weather.

scombridae:

The family of fish that includes mackerels and tuna.

tuna:

A large, robust fish often found in warmer waters, closely related to the mackerel.

Meaning: To fish for mackerel.

Example Sentence: We went mackereling last summer in the ocean.

Meaning: Mackerel as an expression of something that is overly flashy or showy.

Example Sentence: That outfit is so mackerel, it's hard to take her seriously.