Chinese macaroni

English

noun
Definitions
  • A stir-fried dish where macaroni replaces Chinese noodles.
  • A pan-fried pasta dish that includes meat, ginger, garlic, onions, vegetables, and soy sauce.

Etymology

Compound from English Chinese + English macaroni (dandy, fop).

Origin

English

macaroni

Gloss

dandy, fop

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