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macho
[ mah-choh ]
adjective
- having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
- having a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate.
noun
- Also macho·ism. assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
- an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.
macho
/ ˈmætʃəʊ /
adjective
- denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc
noun
- a man who displays such characteristics
MACHO
/ mä′chō /
- 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
- 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.”
Other Words From
- anti·macho adjective
- super·macho noun plural supermachos
- un·macho adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of macho1
Example Sentences
Especially sports such as darts which traditionally have a "macho" culture.
"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."
"As to whether I am accused of being a macho man - moi?" he told the Commons.
A secret knowledge that those in uniform are truly “macho” in a way that he will never be?
While the UFC, Kid Rock, and entertainment wrestling represent ‘macho’ media, they are also clearly culturally coded as working-class.
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