adj
macaronic
Macaronic (adj) means Muddled together; mixed up.
adj
1
Muddled together; mixed up.
2
Describes writing that blends two or more languages together.
3
Resembling a fop or dandy in manner; foppish, trivial or affected.
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Etymology
Comes from New Latin macaronicus, a coinage of 1517, from Italian (Neapolitan dialect) maccarone (“coarse dumpling”).
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What is the meaning of macaronic?
"macaronic" (adj) means muddled together; mixed up.
What is another word for macaronic?
Other words for "macaronic" include dandy.
What are the different meanings of macaronic?
"macaronic" has 3 main meanings: 1. Muddled together; mixed up; 2. Describes writing that blends two or more languages together; 3. Resembling a fop or dandy in manner; foppish, trivial or affected.
