zoodles

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/ˈzuːd(ə)lz/

noun

Zucchini sliced into thin strips so as to resemble noodles.

RareScrabble 17

Meanings

nounzoodles pl (normally plural, singular zoodle)

singular zoodle

  1. colloquialpluralplural normallycookingZucchini sliced into thin strips so as to resemble noodles.

    To enjoy zoodles throughout the week, prepare a double or triple batch of spiral-sliced zucchini by completing Steps 2 and 3.

    2016, Maria Emmerich, Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking: Meal Plans and Time Saving
    2 more examples

    With their mild taste and excellent slurpability, zoodles are an amazingly adaptable stand-in for pasta, soaking in the flavors of your favorite sauces and broths.

    2013, Michelle Tam, Henry Fong, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans

    “Hey, sweet-cheeks! Can you take my order real quick?” “Hi. Sure thing.” “Sorry--” “What can I get you?” “Uh, mixed green salad, and we'll do the garlic zoodles.” “Zoodles. Good choice.” “Thank you.” “(inhales deeply) "Good choice."” (indistinct chatter) “Zoodles are zucchini noodles.” “"Sweet cheeks"? Seriously, dude?” “She had cherubic cheeks. It's a compliment.” “"Sweet cheeks" is your butt.” “No, it's not.” “It is. It's like calling somebody, I don't know, "sugar tits."” “That's totally inappropriate.”

    2022 January 13, James Gunn, “A Whole New Whirled” (26:41 from the start), in Peacemaker, season 1, episode 1, spoken by Peacemaker (John Cena)

Origin

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Chicago

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