Definition of macho
: characterized by machismo : aggressively virile
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Examples of macho in a Sentence
the macho world of football
Origin and Etymology of macho
Spanish, literally, male, from Latin masculus — more at masculine
First Known Use: 1928
Examples of macho in a Sentence
their annual guys-only hunting trip is a celebration of macho
1951
First Known Use of macho
1951
MACHO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of macho for English Language Learners
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: having or showing qualities (such as very noticeable strength and aggression) that agree with traditional ideas about what men are like : manly or masculine in a very noticeable or exaggerated way
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