macho
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.
Also ma·cho·ism . assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.
Origin of macho
1Other words from macho
- an·ti·ma·cho, adjective
- su·per·ma·cho, noun, plural su·per·ma·chos.
- un·ma·cho, adjective
Words that may be confused with macho
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British Dictionary definitions for macho
/ (ˈmætʃəʊ) /
denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc
a man who displays such characteristics
Origin of macho
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for MACHO
[ mä′chō ]
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.
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Cultural definitions for macho
[ (mah-choh) ]
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.”
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