noun
General Slang
Maccas
/ˈmækəz/ · noun · informal
McDonald's — so iconic the chain put 'Maccas' on Aussie store signs officially.
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Definitions
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A late-night or hangover feed destination.
“Nothing cures a hangover like a Maccas brekkie.”
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2
Used for the food itself, not just the restaurant.
“Grabbed some Maccas for the drive.”
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The McDonald's fast-food chain.
“Starving — let's hit Maccas on the way home.”
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Maccas In A Sentence
Maccas drive-through queue at 2am tells you everything about the night.
They actually renamed stores to Maccas here for a promo, legends.
My order's always a McChicken and a frozen Coke from Maccas.
Origin & Usage
Australian nickname for McDonald's, formed by clipping and adding -as. McDonald's Australia officially embraced it, even rebranding some signage to 'Maccas' in 2013.
People Also Ask
What does Maccas mean in Australia?
Maccas is the Aussie nickname for McDonald's.
Did McDonald's officially use the name Maccas?
Yes — in 2013 McDonald's Australia rebranded some store signs to 'Maccas' to celebrate the local nickname.
Is Maccas the same as Mickey D's?
Same restaurant, different country — Aussies say Maccas, Americans say Mickey D's or McD's.
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