"macho" meaning in English

See macho in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: macho [positive], more macho [comparative], most macho [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone or something is macho, they are tough, strong, and like the traditional idea of a man.
    Sense id: simple-macho-en-adj-hp4gbW4v
     
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    },
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      ]
    },
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