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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
plural
machosAlso machoism assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.
macho
/ ˈ³¾Ã¦³Ùʃəʊ /
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
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 original Spanish word means “male.â€
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- antimacho adjective
- supermacho noun
- unmacho adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of MACHO1
Example Sentences
“It takes incredible courage to do what she did, especially in a particularly macho, male-driven career.â€
Byron lives a very split existence, navigating a difficult home life with a macho father alongside a dangerous, illegal lifestyle on the outside.
“So many shows I’ve written on are about muscular, macho men doing violent things to each other,†said Corrado, whose past work includes “Sons of Anarchy†and “Deadwood.â€
He alternates sequences of harrowing action and macho team-building with deep dives into the ecology, science, economics and, most important, Indigenous cultural practices related to fire.
We were very amused by Bret, being gay, that he had picked up on what was very gay in macho culture.
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Related 51³Ô¹Ïs
- aggressiveÌý
- cockyÌý
- manlyÌý
- masculineÌý
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