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View usage for: (mætʃoʊ, US mɑː-) adjectiveYou use macho to describe men who are very conscious and proud of their masculinity. [informal] He was an extremely macho man. ...displays of macho bravado. Synonyms: manly, masculine, butch [slang], two-fisted More Synonyms of macho (ˈmætʃəʊ) adjective1. denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc nounWord forms: plural machos2. a man who displays such characteristics Word origin C20: from Spanish: male; see machismomacho in American English (ˈmɑtʃoʊ) nounWord forms: plural ˈmachos (ˈmɑtʃoʊz; ˈmɑtʃoʊs)1. an overly assertive, virile, and domineering man adjective3. exhibiting or characterized by machismo; overly aggressive, virile, domineering, etc. Word origin Sp < Port, ult. < L masculus, masculine Examples of 'macho' in a sentencemacho This sort of walking can be pretty macho stuff.You had to be a macho man to be a playboy then.And six in ten said he brought shame on them by ditching his old macho image.There was none of that macho stuff.And no amount of political correctness can hide the fact that rock remains a macho world.There was a macho pride at work that drove his golf and enabled his great gifts to flourish.The idea of prancing around in sequined tops and doing the splits is at odds with his macho image.To admit to any sort of problem is taken as a sign of weakness in what is often a very macho environment.So, is the macho bravado all just for show?It's important that men do not let macho pride get in the way.I did try to be a bit macho though.I just love all that macho stuff.Her success continued and so did the media's fascination with a woman in the most macho of environments.There was a bit of macho posturing - the ones who were not good at sport were picked on a bit.It's fair to say that this was a robustly macho environment, but none of us were shy and retiring either. British English: macho ADJECTIVE You use macho to describe men who are very conscious and proud of their masculinity. He was an extremely macho man. - American English: macho
- Brazilian Portuguese: machista
- Chinese: 大男子气的
- European Spanish: macho
- French: macho
- German: Macho-
- Italian: macho
- Japanese: 男っぽい
- Korean: 남자다움을 과시하는
- European Portuguese: machista
- Latin American Spanish: macho
Chinese translation of 'macho' adj - [man, attitude, approach]
大男子气(氣)概的 (dànánzǐ qìgài de)
Definition strongly or exaggeratedly masculine displays of macho bravado Synonyms two-fisted chauvinist he-man Additional synonymsDefinition (of a woman or man) markedly or aggressively masculine Paul was a butch outdoor type. Synonyms manly, masculine, virile, he-man, chauvinist an aggressive, masculine image Synonyms strong, powerful, bold, brave, strapping, hardy, robust, vigorous, muscular, macho, butch (slang), resolute, gallant, well-built, red-blooded (informal), stout-hearted, two-fisted Definition physically or mentally strong and able to cope with hardship She is tough and ambitious. Synonyms strong, determined, aggressive, high-powered, feisty (informal), hard-nosed (informal), self-confident, unyielding, carnivorous (informal), hard as nails, two-fisted, self-assertive, badass (slang, US) - machine
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Additional synonymsDefinition having the traditional male characteristics of physical strength and a high sex drive a tall, virile man with rugged good looks Synonyms manly, masculine, macho, strong, male, robust, vigorous, potent, forceful, lusty, red-blooded (informal), manlike |