Mack (en. Mack)

/mæk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual who attracts and seduces others, often in a charming manner.
He is known as a mack in his neighborhood.
Il est connu comme un mack dans son quartier.
A man who is skilled at flirting.
All the boys want to be a real mack.
Tous les garçons veulent être un vrai mack.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, possibly derived from the term 'macker', which referred to a charming man.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a mack
To be a seducer or charming man.
être un mack
to act like a mack
To flirt or attempt to seduce.
faire le mack
mack on the lookout
A man in search of romantic attention.
mack à la recherche

Related Words

seduction
The art of seducing or romantically attracting.
séduction
charm
Quality of an individual who attracts and fascinates.
charme
flirting
The act of seducing someone.
drague

Slang Meanings

A man who easily succeeds in charming women.
He thinks he's a mack, but he's never had a real date.
Il se croit un mack, mais il n'a jamais eu de vrai rendez-vous.
An individual with great charisma.
That guy is a mack; everyone loves him.
Ce gars est un mack, tout le monde l'aime.