The story
- Hokkien · derived from肉麵 /肉面
- English todayinstant mami
From instant + mami, the latter from Hokkien 肉麵 /肉面 (mah-mī).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 →
From instant + mami, the latter from Hokkien 肉麵 /肉面 (mah-mī).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.