maccaroni

/mækəˈroʊni/ or /məkəˈroʊni/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of short, curved pasta, typically made from wheat flour and water, often served with cheese and other sauces

“She added macaroni to the boiling water and waited for it to cook.”

2. noun

a person who is considered to be eccentric or unconventional, especially in their behavior or appearance

“He’s a bit of a macaroni, always wearing bright colors and strange hats.”

3. verb

to twist or turn something, especially in a way that is considered awkward or uncontrolled

“The branch of the tree started to macaroni in the strong winds.”

4. verb

to make something seem more interesting or attractive, especially by adding unnecessary or frivolous details

“The salesperson tried to macaroni the product by emphasizing its unnecessary features.”

Synonyms

  • eccentric
  • pasta
  • unconventional

Antonyms

  • conventional
  • normal