Meaning & Definition of word "Macaroni"

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.