macaroni
What is another word for macaroni? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adj — (historical) Fashionable or stylish in an exaggerated, foppish way, especially describing 18th-century dandies.
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Etymology
From Italian maccheroni, of uncertain origin; the "fashionable dandy" sense in English comes from the 18th-century British Macaroni Club, whose members were known for flamboyant, Italian-influenced style.
Full origin of macaroni →Frequently asked questions
What does “macaroni” mean?
The word “macaroni” means (historical) Fashionable or stylish in an exaggerated, foppish way, especially describing 18th-century dandies. In plain terms, most commonly known today as the pasta, but historically also described an over-the-top fashionable dandy.
How do you pronounce “macaroni”?
“Macaroni” is pronounced mak-uh-ROH-nee (/ˌmæk.əˈɹoʊ.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “macaroni” in a sentence?
Here is “macaroni” used in a sentence: “The young lord dressed in the height of macaroni fashion, with an absurdly tall wig.”
What part of speech is “macaroni”?
Depending on how it is used, “macaroni” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “macaroni” come from?
The word “macaroni” dates back to around 1700 and comes from Italian. From Italian maccheroni, of uncertain origin; the "fashionable dandy" sense in English comes from the 18th-century British Macaroni Club, whose members were known for flamboyant, Italian-influenced style.
How many meanings does “macaroni” have?
“Macaroni” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (historical) Fashionable or stylish in an exaggerated, foppish way, especially describing 18th-century dandies.
