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macaroni
What does macaroni mean?
Cockney rhyming slang; can mean a pony (£25) or, via 'baloney', nonsense.
"That's a load of macaroni."
Origin
'Macaroni' rhymes with 'pony'/'baloney'; traditional London rhyming slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'macaroni' mean in Cockney slang?
It can mean a pony, which is slang for £25, or it can mean nonsense via a rhyme with 'baloney'.
How do you tell the two meanings apart?
Context decides. 'That's a load of macaroni' means nonsense, while a reference to money means £25.
Where does it come from?
It's traditional London rhyming slang, where 'macaroni' rhymes with both 'pony' and 'baloney'.
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