What does Macho mean?

Lehilahy matanjaka / Macho (Macho / Manly) For example: "Tsy tiako ny lehilahy macho loatra (I don't like overly macho men)"

Where does the slang word Macho come from?

Macho is a slang term from Madagascar. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Madagascar and across Africa.

Macho

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Lehilahy matanjaka / Macho (Macho / Manly)

"Tsy tiako ny lehilahy macho loatra (I don't like overly macho men)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Macho 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Macho/viungo vya kuona (Eyes/seeing organs)

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Macho 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Macho/viungo vya kuona (Eyes/seeing organs)

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