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macho

UK
/ˈmætʃəʊ/
US
/ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/

Translations

machonoun
machos
pl
UK
/ˈmætʃəʊ/
US
/ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/
machismePour le concept ou l’attitude de virilité agressive ; registre courant.
Her rejection of outdated macho shows she values emotional intelligence.
Son rejet du machisme dépassé montre qu’elle valorise l’intelligence émotionnelle.
machoFamilier ; pour désigner un homme qui affiche une virilité agressive ou stéréotypée.
He always tries to act like a macho, but deep down he's very sensitive.
Il essaie toujours de jouer au macho, mais au fond, il est très sensible.
Synonyms
stud
manly man
masculine man
tough guy
alpha male
machoadjective
more macho
Comp.
most macho
Super.
UK
/ˈmætʃəʊ/
US
/ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/
machoFamilier ; se dit d’une attitude ou d’un comportement affichant une virilité stéréotypée.
His macho attitude was evident when he refused to ask for directions, insisting he knew the way.
Son attitude macho était évidente lorsqu’il a refusé de demander son chemin, affirmant qu’il connaissait la route.
Additional translations
machisteSurtout pour qualifier une attitude sexiste ou dominatrice associée aux stéréotypes virils.
Synonyms
sturdy
strong
tough
manly
masculine
virile
Antonyms
feminine
gentle

Definitions

machonoun
A man who is aggressively proud of his masculinity.
He always tries to act like a macho, but deep down he's very sensitive.
Aggressive masculine pride or machismo regarded as a quality or style of behavior.
Her rejection of outdated macho shows she values emotional intelligence.
machoadjective
Exhibiting or characterized by exaggerated masculinity or a strong sense of manliness.
His macho attitude was evident when he refused to ask for directions, insisting he knew the way.
Displaying aggressive or domineering behavior, often associated with traditional male stereotypes.
The macho behavior of the team leader made it difficult for others to voice their opinions.
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