NYT Dictionary

MACHO

/ˈmɑ.t͡ʃoʊ/
AdjectiveNounMA-choma-cho · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. Very masculine.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Spanish macho (“male”), from Latin masculus. Doublet of male.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

macho manjockChadhombrehe-manmachoman among menmanimalhypermasculinebutch

Antonyms

badingbig girl's blousecockneycot-queancupcakedudeletfakaleitifairyfemboygentleman

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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