Definition of Macho

1. Noun. A male exhibiting or characterized by machismo.

Generic synonyms: Male, Male Person

2. Adjective. Used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner.
Exact synonyms: Butch
Similar to: Masculine

Definition of Macho

1. n. The striped mullet of California (Mugil cephalus, or Mexicanus).

Definition of Macho

1. Acronym. massive compact halo object ¹

2. Adjective. (informal) tending to display manly characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, bravado, etc., in ways that are showily and histrionically tough ¹

3. Noun. A macho person; a person who tends to display manly characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, and bravado. ¹

4. Noun. The striped mullet of California (''Mugil cephalus'', / Mexicanus). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Macho

1. a person who exhibits machismo [n -CHOS]

Medical Definition of Macho

1. The striped mullet of California (Mugil cephalus, or Mexicanus). Origin: Sp. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Macho

machinic
machinima
machinimist
machinimists
machining
machinings
machinist
machinist's vise
machinists
machinule
machinules
machiolate
machismo
machismos
machmeter
macho (current term)
macho-man
macho man
macho men
machoism
machoisms
machomen
machoness
machos
machree
machrees
machs

Literary usage of Macho

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of a Tour in the United States, Canada and Mexico by Winefred Howard of Glossop (1897)
"Paso del macho — Cordoba—Fortin—Barranca de ... rising to a height of 1500 feet at Paso del macho, where the mountainous glories of the ascent begin, ..."

2. Panama by Patricia Katzman (2006)
"Chorro El macho (Canopy Adventure Trails) The protected area around Chorro El macho offers an opportunity to see forest wildlife and birds as well as this ..."

3. Bibliotheca Spenceriana; Or a Descriptive Catalogue of the Books Printed in by George John Spencer Spencer, Thomas Frognall Dibdin (1814)
"He supposes, on the authority of liis ' Master,' that Julian macho and Peter Farget, friars of the order of St. Austin, were the authors of the Speculum ..."

4. The Mambi-land, Or, Adventures of a Herald Correspondent in Cuba: Or by James J. O'Kelly (1874)
"h Settlements—Good News—Desertion of Garrisons of Punta Piedra and Congo—Camp of El macho—Spanish Prisoner of War—Cuban Court-martial—A Memorable ..."

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