yvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

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 c·. assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
  2. an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.

macho

/ ˈæʃəʊ /

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

/ äō /

  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 original Spanish word means “male.”
Discover More

Other yvlogs From

  • t·c adjective
  • p·c noun plural supermachos
  • ܲ·c adjective
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of macho1

An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; from Spanish: literally, “male,” from Latin masculus; male, masculine
Discover More

yvlog History and Origins

Origin of macho1

C20: from Spanish: male; see machismo
Discover More

Example Sentences

There are some insights into his family — his macho father is an “Indiana Jones . . . with chutzpah,” who was very supportive of Paul and his endeavors.

From

Yet for years first responders leaned into the macho stereotypes surrounding their jobs and refused to acknowledge the mental toll those jobs were taking.

From

But the idea that the show’s blandly macho host would become one of the most influential figures in American life would have seemed as ridiculous as, well, Donald Trump getting elected president.

From

Her rise in the macho Fire Station 11 may have shielded her from some of the department’s sexism, several people who know her said.

From

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

From

Advertisement

Related yvlogs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement