Mackerel

A slang term representing one U.S. dollar, generally used amongst fellow poker players.

That bluff just cost me three hundred mackerels.

by HammerHeads March 2, 2008

Mackerel

Some one who uses apple/ mac technology ( i-phone, mac book etc.)

'Sam is a mackerel, I'm a PC'

by Alice J May 21, 2010

Mackerel

Lacking physique and consisting purely of skin and bones - A mackerel has a spiny back with quite a large gut. When looking at a mackerel, people will often say ''eugh, you seen dat mackerel.''

A Mackerel has no legs or arms, but a fleshy torso. One particular type of mackerel has been spotted in and around the Weymouth area, lurking about with a salmon.

Boy: Look at that lad der

Boy 2: Dats dat lad josh

Boy: Oh yeh, stupid mackerel

by weymouthboy January 16, 2011

mackerel

An idiot, dickhead, mug etc

How are Chelsea better than Arsenal you fuckin Mackerel.

by The Dalai Longer November 12, 2004

mackerel

Mackerel is a common name of different fish species, mostly from the family Scombridae.

I'm not much of a mackerel snacker.

by pie master August 13, 2006

mackerel

A state of (madness) achieved when a (scenario) pushs the boundaries of normal (humour). Mackerel Madness. An alternative approach to life, not excepting the social status quo. Unoffensive, yet inappropriate behavoir to alter generel perspective.

"That persons outfit and facial hair were Mackerel Madness"

Busking on a local bus service and jamming with the driver and passengers could be considered Mackerel Madness.

by Max Mackerel July 1, 2005

Red Mackerel

A obvious mistake made intentionally for your boss to discover. Making your boss feel useful and allowing other mistakes to go unnoticed.

Put a Red Mackerel in that report so we don’t have to redo the whole thing.

by Bob Greaton October 1, 2019