macho

[ mah-choh ]
/ ˈmɑ tʃoʊ /

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.
an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.

Origin of macho

1925–30, Americanism < Spanish: literally, male < Latin masculus; see masculine

OTHER 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

male masculine macho (see synonym study at male)

Example sentences from the Web for macho

British Dictionary definitions for macho

macho
/ (ˈmætʃəʊ) /

adjective

denoting or exhibiting pride in characteristics believed to be typically masculine, such as physical strength, sexual appetite, etc

noun plural machos

a man who displays such characteristics

Word Origin for macho

C20: from Spanish: male; see machismo

Scientific definitions for macho

MACHO
[ mächō ]

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.

Cultural definitions for macho

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.”