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Synonyms for macho


Grammar : Adj
Spell : mah-choh
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɑ tʃoʊ



Définition of macho

Origin :
  • 1928 (n.) "tough guy," from Spanish macho "male animal," noun use of adjective meaning "masculine, virile," from Latin masculus (see masculine). As an adjective, first attested in English 1959.
  • adj masculine
Example sentences :
  • He then refastened his macho, adding for additional security a piece of whipcord, which he said rendered escape impossible.
  • Extract from : « The Bible in Spain » by George Borrow
  • He then re-fastened his macho, adding for additional security a piece of whipcord, which he said rendered escape impossible.
  • Extract from : « The Bible in Spain » by George Borrow

Antonyms for macho

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