macho — showing aggressive masculine pride or behavior
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing aggressive masculine pride or behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/
Korean meaning: 남성적 우월감을 과시하는, 마초적인
Korean pronunciation: 마-초 (강세: 마)
Example Sentences
- He tried to look macho by opening all the pickle jars at the grocery store.
- The macho cowboy refused to admit he was afraid of butterflies.
- His macho behavior often masked his insecurities.
macho
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɑːtʃoʊ//
showing aggressive masculine pride or behavior
Showing off aggressive masculine pride
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Even macho men melt for Pancho's nachos!
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Origin
스페인어 'macho(남성의, 수컷의)'에서 유래. 원래는 동물의 '수컷'을 의미했지만, 20세기 중반 영어로 차용되면서 과도한 남성성을 나타내는 단어가 되었다.
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“He tried to look macho by opening all the pickle jars at the grocery store.”
“The macho cowboy refused to admit he was afraid of butterflies.”
“His macho behavior often masked his insecurities.”
“The company's macho corporate culture discouraged work-life balance.”
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