scampi
scampi
Definition
scampi (skam′pē)
noun pl. -·pi or -·pies
- any of several large, greenish prawns, valued as food
- a large shrimp broiled or fried with its tail on and served hot
Etymology: It, pl. of scampo
scampi
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Most scampi used by caterers is pre-packed, therefore, read the label carefully.
- bread: Served with a traditional English side salad ) £ 7.95 SCAMPI ( Pieces of breaded scampi.
- include: Fishy dishes include whole tail scampi, breaded cod, red snapper and.. .
Adjective modifier
- most: Most scampi used by caterers is pre-packed, therefore, read the label carefully.
- whole: Fishy dishes include whole tail scampi, breaded cod, red snapper and.. .
- fried: Evidently, most of the money went on the ' deep fried scampi ' , which cost £ 2.10.
- deep: Evidently, most of the money went on the ' deep fried scampi ' , which cost £ 2.10.
Modifies a noun
- tail: The food menu is impressive -- the scampi tails are excellent.
- fry: Let's hope they remember they're a city now and don't drop those for packets of scampi fries.
Noun used with modifier
- tail: Fishy dishes include whole tail scampi, breaded cod, red snapper and.. .
Browse dictionary entries near scampi
- scamper
- scamp
- scammony
- Scamander
- scam
- scaly anteater
- scaly
- scalping
- scalper
- scalpel
- scan
- scandal
- scandal sheet
- scandalize
- scandalmonger
- scandalous
- scandalous matter
- scandalously
- scandent
- Scanderbeg
