Macaroni: meaning, definitions and examples

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macaroni

[ ˌmakəˈroʊni ]

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pasta dish

Macaroni is a type of pasta that is shaped like small tubes. It is commonly used in dishes such as macaroni and cheese or macaroni salad.

Synonyms

elbow macaroni, noodles, pasta

Examples of usage

The macaroni and cheese was creamy and delicious.
She made a tasty macaroni salad for the picnic.

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slang for money

In slang terms, macaroni can also refer to money. It is often used to talk about a large sum of money.

Synonyms

bucks, cash, dough

Examples of usage

He's got so much macaroni, he could buy a new car.
She's saving up all her macaroni for a trip around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "macaroni" in other languages:

🇵🇹 macarrão

🇮🇳 मकारोनी

🇩🇪 Makkaroni

🇮🇩 makaroni

🇺🇦 макарони

🇵🇱 makaron

🇯🇵 マカロニ (makaroni)

🇫🇷 macaroni

🇪🇸 macarrones

🇹🇷 makarna

🇰🇷 마카로니 (makaroni)

🇸🇦 مكرونة

🇨🇿 makaróny

🇸🇰 makaróny

🇨🇳 通心粉 (tōngxīnfěn)

🇸🇮 makaroni

🇮🇸 makarónur

🇰🇿 макарон

🇬🇪 მაკარონი (makaroni)

🇦🇿 makaron

🇲🇽 macarrones

Word origin

The word 'macaroni' has Italian origins, coming from the term 'maccheroni'. It was initially a type of pasta shaped like small tubes. The popularity of macaroni increased in the 18th century, especially in dishes like macaroni and cheese. The slang use of 'macaroni' to refer to money likely originated from the idea of 'dough' or 'bread' as slang for money, with 'macaroni' being a fun variation.