zoodles

English

Etymology

Blend of zucchini +‎ noodles

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzuːd(ə)lz/

Noun

zoodles pl (plural only)

  1. (colloquial) Zucchini sliced into thin strips so as to resemble noodles.
    • 2013, Michelle Tam, Henry Fong, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans:
      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.
    • 2016, Maria Emmerich, Quick & Easy Ketogenic Cooking: Meal Plans and Time Saving:
      To enjoy zoodles throughout the week, prepare a double or triple batch of spiral-sliced zucchini by completing Steps 2 and 3.
    • 2022 January 13, James Gunn, “A Whole New Whirled” (26:41 from the start), in Peacemaker‎[1], season 1, episode 1, spoken by Peacemaker (John Cena):
      “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.”
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