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mac

/mæk/

NOUN

1. A waterproof coat or raincoat

A waterproof outer garment, traditionally made from rubberized or waterproofed fabric, designed to protect the wearer from rain and wet weather.

1.1. Rainwear and protective clothing

Refers to a waterproof coat worn outdoors to protect against rain, particularly a traditional rubberized coat or lightweight raincoat.

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Examples

  • He put on his mac before heading out into the pouring rain.
  • She hung her wet mac by the door after returning from work.
  • A lightweight mac is useful for unpredictable weather.

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1.2. Waterproof rubberized fabric

Refers to waterproof material traditionally used to manufacture protective coats and other garments designed to resist rain and moisture.

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Examples

  • The old mac was made from durable waterproof material.
  • The manufacturer used mac to produce protective clothing for wet conditions.

Related Words

  • rubberized cloth
  • rainproof material
  • waterproofing
  • coated fabric
  • weatherproof textile

NOUN

2. A type of short tubular pasta

A type of pasta shaped like short, hollow tubes, commonly used in macaroni dishes and other pasta-based meals; the term can also refer informally to pasta in general.

2.1. Pasta and food preparation

Refers to short tubular pasta, particularly macaroni, used in dishes such as macaroni and cheese, pasta salads, and baked pasta meals.

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Examples

  • The children enjoyed a bowl of creamy mac and cheese for lunch.
  • She prepared a delicious baked mac with melted cheese and herbs.
  • The restaurant served homemade mac with a rich and flavorful sauce.

Related Words

  • noodles
  • penne
  • rigatoni
  • ziti
  • elbow macaroni
  • pasta dish
  • cheese sauce

NOUN

3. A fashionable and affected young man

A fop or dandy, especially an eighteenth-century young man who adopted exaggeratedly fashionable clothing, manners, and speech influenced by continental European culture.

3.1. Fashionable and pretentious men

Describes a man who places excessive importance on fashionable appearance, elaborate clothing, refined manners, and affected social behavior.

Synonyms

  • fop
  • dandy
  • coxcomb
  • popinjay
  • beau
  • exquisite
  • fashion plate
  • flaneur

Examples

  • The young mac attracted attention with his extravagant clothing and affected European manners.
  • The novel portrayed him as a fashionable mac who cared more about appearances than substance.
  • His elaborate dress and pretentious behavior made him resemble an eighteenth-century dandy.

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