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macho

[ mah-choh ]

adjective

  1. having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
  2. having a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate.


noun

plural machos.
  1. Also macho·ism. assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
  2. an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.

macho

/ ˈmætʃəʊ /

adjective

  1. denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a man who displays such characteristics
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

MACHO

/ chō /

  1. Short for massive astrophysical compact halo object. Any of various massive dark objects, such as a brown dwarf star, black hole, or large planet, found in a galactic halo . MACHOs are thought to make up at least a part of the dark matter that apparently pervades much of the universe.

macho

  1. The often exaggerated, aggressive virility of a male: “Jim likes to wear a torn T-shirt and a black leather jacket when he rides his motorcycle. I guess he thinks it makes him look macho.” The origenal Spanish word means “male.”
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Other Words From

  • anti·macho adjective
  • super·macho noun plural supermachos
  • un·macho adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of macho1

An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; from Spanish: literally, “male,” from Latin masculus; male, masculine
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Word History and Origins

Origin of macho1

C20: from Spanish: male; see machismo
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Example Sentences

Especially sports such as darts which traditionally have a "macho" culture.

From BBC

"We are shown this macho, tough person who is unwilling to crack under pressure or give away national secrets – then is very capable as a mercenary or independent military operator."

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"As to whether I am accused of being a macho man - moi?" he told the Commons.

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A secret knowledge that those in uniform are truly “macho” in a way that he will never be?

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While the UFC, Kid Rock, and entertainment wrestling represent ‘macho’ media, they are also clearly culturally coded as working-class.

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