macho

The word “macho” has 2 syllables: ma-cho

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/

What is synonym and antonym for macho?

In the thesaurus, “macho” has 29 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for macho along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for macho

Amazonian
aggressive
boyish
boyishness
butch
cocky
hairy-chested
hoydenish
hypermasculine
machismo
male
maleness
man-size
man-sized
manful
manhood
manlike
manliness
manly
mannish
mannishness
masculine
masculinity
potent
tomboyish
tomboyishness
ultramasculine
virile
virility

Antonyms for macho

androgynous
cowardly
effeminacy
effeminate
effeteness
emasculated
emasculation
femaleness
feminine
femininity
girlhood
girlish
girlishness
impotent
maidenhood
metrosexual
muliebrity
neuter
shy
sissified
sissy
timid
unmacho
unmanly
unmasculine
weak
weakened
womanhood
womanish
womanlike
womanliness
womanly

Meanings of macho

noun
1. A macho person; a person who tends to display masculine characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, and bravado.
2. The striped mullet of California (Mugil cephalus, syn. Mugil mexicanus).
3. A male llama.
adjective
1. Tending to display masculine characteristics, such as domineering, fierceness, bravado, etc., in ways that are showily and histrionically tough.

Example Sentences

The action hero in the movie exuded a tough and macho demeanor.
Despite the challenging situation, he maintained a calm and macho exterior.
The boxer's confidence and swagger made him appear exceptionally macho in the ring.
The culture of the sports team fostered a competitive and macho atmosphere.
In some traditional societies, there is an expectation for men to adhere to a strict code of macho behavior.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to macho, such as: Amazonian, aggressive, androgynous, boyish, boyishness, butch, cocky.

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