Meaning & use
macho
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Displaying exaggerated masculinity or toughness, often in an aggressive or boastful way.
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He put on a macho act in front of his friends but was gentle at home.
The film was criticized for relying on macho stereotypes of its male characters.
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Borrowed from Spanish; often carries a slightly negative or mocking tone in English, implying exaggerated or performative toughness.
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