Meaning of macho

ma•cho

Pronunciation: (mä'chō), [key]

— adj., n., pl. -chos.

—adj.

having or characterized by qualities considered manly, esp. when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
having a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate.

—n.

assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo.
an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

See also:

macho (Thesaurus)

mach number Machpelah

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