"mac and cheese" meaning in English

See mac and cheese in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: En-au-mac and cheese.ogg Forms: mac 'n' cheese [alternative]
Etymology: Clipping of macaroni and cheese. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|macaroni and cheese}} Clipping of macaroni and cheese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mac and cheese (uncountable)
  1. (US, informal) macaroni and cheese Wikipedia link: mac and cheese Tags: US, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Derived forms: mac and cheesy

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