mac

\ ˈmak

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variants: or mack

Definition of mac

(Entry 1 of 6)

British

mac

Definition of mac (Entry 2 of 6)

informal

: macaroni —commonly used in the compounds mac and cheese and mac 'n' cheeseFor those tired of seafood—it happens—a homey mac and cheese was the comfort food for the day.— Sam GuginoDear Barbecue Joint: You make amazing mac 'n' cheese … but must you add crumbled bacon?— Julie R. Smith

Mac

\ ˈmak

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Definition of Mac (Entry 3 of 6)

: fellow —used informally to address a man whose name is not known

Mac

abbreviation (1)

Definition of Mac (Entry 4 of 6)

Machabees

Mac

abbreviation (2)

variants: or Macc

Definition of Mac (Entry 5 of 6)

Maccabees

MAC

abbreviation (3)

Definition of MAC (Entry 6 of 6)

military airlift command

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“Mac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mac. Accessed 11 Jul. 2020.

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