mack·er·el
mack·er·el/ˈmak(ə)rəl/
noun
a migratory surface-dwelling predatory fish, commercially important as a food fish.
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What does mackerel mean in slang?
also macrio [Fr. maquereau, a pimp] 1. (UK Und., also mackarel, macquerella) a madam, a procuress.
What is called mackerel?
mackerel, any of a number of swift-moving, streamlined food and sport fishes found in temperate and tropical seas around the world, allied to tunas in the family Scombridae (order Perciformes).
What does holy mackerel mean in slang?
informal. used to say that one is very surprised, pleased, or excited. Holy mackerel! You got your hair cut!
What does the nickname mackerel mean?
The term "mackerel" is derived from Old French and may have originally meant either "marked, spotted" or "pimp, procurer". The latter connection is not altogether clear, but mackerel spawn enthusiastically in shoals near the coast, and medieval ideas on animal procreation were creative.
Apr 12, 2024 · The meaning of MACKEREL is a scombroid fish (Scomber scombrus of the family Scombridae) of the North Atlantic that is green above with dark ...
MACKEREL meaning: 1. a sea fish with a strong taste, often used as food: 2. a sea fish with a strong taste, often…. Learn more.
Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish, mostly from the family Scombridae. They are found in both temperate and ...
informal. used to say that one is very surprised, pleased, or excited. Holy mackerel! You got your hair cut!
a spiny-finned food fish, Scomber scombrus, occurring in northern coastal regions of the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean: family Scombridae.
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6 days ago · used to show that you think something is surprising, shocking, or impressive: Holy mackerel, that's a lot!
a food fish, Scomber scombrus, of the North Atlantic, having wavy cross markings on the back. Spanish mackerel.
Noun edit · Certain smaller edible fish, principally true mackerel and Spanish mackerel in family Scombridae, often speckled, · A true mackerel, any fish of tribe ...
MACKEREL meaning: a large fish that lives in the northern Atlantic Ocean and is often eaten as food.