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Definition of
macho adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
macho
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈmɑtʃoʊ
/
/
(
usually disapproving
)
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male in an aggressive way
He's too macho to ever admit he was wrong.
macho pride/posturing
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macho
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