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- DictionaryMa·cho/ˈmäCHō/
adjective
- 1. showing aggressive pride in one's masculinity: "the big macho tough guy"
noun
- 1. a man who is aggressively proud of his masculinity: "I realized just what a macho I was at heart"
MACHO meaning: 1. behaving forcefully or showing no emotion in a way traditionally thought to be typical of a man…. Learn more.
In Spanish, macho means "male animal," from the Latin root masculus, also "male," but also "worthy of a man." Definitions of macho. adjective. used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner. synonyms: butch. masculine. associated with men and not with women. noun. a male exhibiting or characterized by machismo.
3 days ago · macho in British English. (ˈmætʃəʊ ) adjective. 1. denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc. noun Word forms: plural machos. 2. a man who displays such characteristics. Collins English Dictionary.
Definition of macho adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. informal uk / ˈmætʃəʊ / us / ˈmɑːtʃəʊ /. Add to word list. Add to word list. Men who are macho emphasize their traditional male qualities, such as physical strength, and do not show emotion. (Definition of macho from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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 ma·chos. Also ma·cho·ism . assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
adj. denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc. n, pl machos. a man who displays such characteristics. [C20: from Spanish: male; see machismo]
