Maccas
noun · casual
McDonald's.
How Aussies use it
- Let's grab Maccas on the way home.
- Is there a Maccas near here?
Good to know
Used so widely that the restaurant chain itself uses the name in Australia.
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.