macaronic
/ˌmækəˈrɑnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or written in a mixture of languages, often for humorous effect.
- The poet wrote a macaronic verse that mixed Latin with English.
- Macaronic songs sometimes blend French and Italian words for a playful sound.
- In medieval times, macaronic texts were popular among scholars who knew multiple languages.
Synonyms
Antonyms
noun
- A piece of writing, especially a poem, that mixes two or more languages.
- The student's macaronic was a funny mix of Spanish and English.
- He read a macaronic at the poetry slam that made everyone laugh.
- Some macaronics combine ancient and modern languages for a surprising effect.