macho — meaning in English

English meaning

• butch adjective Noticeably masculine in appearance or manner, especially describing a woman.
• macho adj Showing an exaggerated, often aggressive sense of masculinity.

Senses

macho is used for these senses in English:

• butch (slang, originally, _, Polari) Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.
• macho (informal) Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way.

butch — full definition

1. adjective Noticeably masculine in appearance or manner, especially describing a woman.
2. noun A lesbian who presents in a masculine way.

macho — full definition

1. adj Showing an exaggerated, often aggressive sense of masculinity.
2. noun A man who displays this exaggerated masculine pride.

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