adjective, noun, plural -chos.| 1. | having or characterized by qualities considered manly, esp. when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way. |
| 2. | having a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate. |
| 3. | assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo. |
| 4. | an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male. |
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.”
macho
[ˈmɑtʃo]
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| MACHO massive astrophysical compact halo object |