Macho
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæt͡ʃ.əʊ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Macho is an adjective meaning (informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine.
Meaning
(informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine.
More Meanings
- A macho person; a man who is masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.
- A very masculine man.
- Machismo
- The striped mullet of California (Mugil cephalus, syn. Mugil mexicanus).
- A male llama.
Example Sentences
macho culture
You can tell a macho, he has a funky walk / His western shirts and leather, always look so boss
[…] about how the military is anti-gay and uses intimidation and peer pressure. How it promotes a sense of false macho and patriotism.
I like sports because I enjoy knowing that many of these macho athletes have to vomit before a big game. Any guy who would take a job where you gotta puke first is my kinda guy.
Word Forms
- machos
Synonyms for macho
Depending on context, synonyms include jock, Chad, he-man, manimal, hypermasculine, butch.
Antonyms for macho
Common opposites include cockney, cot-quean, cupcake, dudelet, fakaleiti, fairy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include masculine, butch, virile, male, strong, heman.
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Sources & Attribution
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