Adjective
the macho world of football Noun
their annual guys-only hunting trip is a celebration of macho
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Adjective
Meanwhile, the always captivating Dafoe, at one point wearing full armor, exhibits a not atypical, full-bodied macho flamboyance as a man who regrets not having a son.—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025 Is a stirring stick inherently more macho than a spoon, perhaps?—Sophie Charara, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
Lots of macho blather follows about Sergei and Dmitri being soft and needing to become men.—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 An ode to Arnold Palmer The rally, at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, named for the late champion pro golfer, was a macho and, at times, off-color affair.—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for macho
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Spanish, literally, male, from Latin masculus — more at masculine
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