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Mack

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Mack (noun) means (slang) Someone who is smooth and confident at flirting or picking up partners. Example: “His friends teased him for being such a mack at parties.”

noun
1
(slang) Someone who is smooth and confident at flirting or picking up partners.
"His friends teased him for being such a mack at parties."
2
(British, informal) A raincoat; short for mackintosh.
"Grab your mack, it's pouring outside."
verb
1
(slang) To flirt with someone, often persistently or smoothly.
"He spent the whole party trying to mack on the bartender."

How to use Mack

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: a smooth talker chatting someone up, the act of flirting, or (in British English) a short word for a raincoat.

When to use it

The flirting sense is informal American slang; the raincoat sense is informal British English.

Common pairings
mack on someone wear a mack
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Word forms

Plural
macks
Third person singular
macks
Past tense
macked
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Etymology

The raincoat sense is a shortening of mackintosh, named after inventor Charles Macintosh. The slang senses for smooth flirting likely trace back to "mack" meaning a pimp, itself from mackerel, an old slang term possibly linked to procuring.

Synonyms

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macintosh raincoat mac mackintosh

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Rhymes for Mack

ACK jack hack back tack wack pack sack rack lack Zack black
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mack” mean?
The word “Mack” means (slang) Someone who is smooth and confident at flirting or picking up partners. In plain terms, depending on context: a smooth talker chatting someone up, the act of flirting, or (in British English) a short word for a raincoat.
How do you pronounce “Mack”?
“Mack” is pronounced mak (/mæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mack” in a sentence?
Here is “Mack” used in a sentence: “His friends teased him for being such a mack at parties.”
What part of speech is “Mack”?
Depending on how it is used, “Mack” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Mack” a common word?
“Mack” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mack” have?
“Mack” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (slang) Someone who is smooth and confident at flirting or picking up partners.
What does it mean to mack on someone?
To mack on someone is slang for flirting with them, often in a smooth, confident, or persistent way. It describes the act of trying to attract or charm a potential partner.
What is the difference between a mack and a mackintosh?
A mack is simply the informal British short form of mackintosh, a type of raincoat. Both words refer to the same garment; mack is just the everyday abbreviation.
Is mack used the same way in British and American English?
No. In British informal English, a mack usually refers to a raincoat, while in American slang, mack refers to someone smooth and confident at flirting, or the act of flirting itself. Context makes clear which meaning is intended.

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