Examples of “macho” in a Sentence

adj Showing an exaggerated, often aggressive sense of masculinity.

• He puts on a macho act around his friends but he's actually quite gentle.
• His macho attitude made him refuse to ask for directions, even when we were lost.
• Some people think it is macho to skip the doctor, but it is just foolish.

noun A man who displays this exaggerated masculine pride.

• The team was full of machos trying to outdo each other in the gym.
• My uncle is a real macho who never admits when he is tired or hurt.
• The movie mocks the machos who strut around the bar looking for a fight.