Etymology

instant mami

Today it means: An instant noodle soup dish that is popular in the Philippines and abroad, consisting of pre-cooked noodles with a packet of soup, seasoning, and oil that can be prepared by adding hot water. Full definition →

Hokkien 肉麵 /肉面
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  1. Hokkien · derived from肉麵 /肉面
  2. English todayinstant mami

From instant + mami, the latter from Hokkien 肉麵 /肉面 (mah-mī).

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