Maccas
noun · casual
McDonald's.
How Aussies use it
- Let's grab Maccas on the way home.
- Is there a Maccas near here?
How to pronounce ‘Maccas’
Say it like this: MAK-uz
‘Maccas’ in a conversation
Josh: I'm starving. Maccas run?
Tia: There's a drive-through on the way home.
Good to know
Used so widely that the restaurant chain itself uses the name in Australia.
A common mistake
It's so common that McDonald's Australia has used 'Macca's' on its own signs.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use McDonald's instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.
Quick check
What does ‘Maccas’ mean?
- No problem, that's simple, consider it done.
- Relatives, family members.
- McDonald's.
Show the answer
C. McDonald's.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Maccas' mean in Australia?
McDonald's. Used so widely that the restaurant chain itself uses the name in Australia.
Can I say 'Maccas' at work?
With workmates, yes. 'Maccas' is fine in a chat at smoko or a casual message, but don't use it with clients, in formal emails, or in the PTE and IELTS writing tests.
How do you pronounce 'Maccas'?
Say it like this: MAK-uz. Press 'Hear it' on this page to listen.