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    Macaroni

    /ˌmæk.əˈroʊ.ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A variety of pasta shaped like narrow tubes.
    She cooked a pot of macaroni and cheese for dinner.
    A dish made with macaroni pasta, typically baked with cheese and other ingredients.
    The kids love the baked macaroni with breadcrumbs on top.
    A slang term historically used to describe a man who is concerned with fashion and sophistication, especially in the 18th century.
    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

    A term of endearment, referring to someone as silly or funny.
    You're such a little macaroni when you dance like that!
    Used to describe a person who is overly eccentric or flamboyant.
    He's acting like a real macaroni in that outfit.