mayo

/ˈmeɪ.oʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a thick, creamy liquid made from egg yolks and oil, used as a condiment for foods such as sandwiches and salads.

“She put mayonnaise on her sandwich for extra flavor.”

2. verb

to put or spread mayonnaise on food

“Can you mayo the salad before we serve it?”

3. verb

to make something seem or appear to be something else, often by using deception or flattery

“The politician tried to mayo the voters with false promises.”

Synonyms

  • condiment
  • dressing
  • sauce

Antonyms

  • sour
  • vinegar