mack

n. a waterproof coat that keeps you dry in the rain.

n. a raincoat, specifically a mackintosh. Often used as a shortened colloquial form in British English.

“Don't forget to bring your mack, as the weather forecast predicts heavy showers this afternoon.”

“He pulled his mack tight against the biting wind as he stepped out onto the damp London pavement.”

British English · Informal

n. a very large, powerful truck used for carrying heavy loads.

n. a heavy-duty truck manufactured by Mack Trucks, Inc., often used metonymically to describe any massive or unstoppable vehicle.

“The highway was full of huge Mack trucks carrying goods across the country.”

“The impact felt like being hit by a Mack truck, leaving the smaller vehicle completely totaled on the shoulder of the interstate.”

American English

n. a person who is very good at talking to and attracting others.

n. a person, typically male, who is highly skilled in the art of seduction or verbal persuasion; occasionally refers to a pimp.

“He thinks he's a real mack because he can get anyone's phone number at a party.”

“The lyrics often portray the protagonist as a smooth-talking mack who navigates the urban social scene with effortless confidence.”

Slang · Informal

v. to talk to someone in a way that shows you are attracted to them.

v. to flirt with, seduce, or use persuasive speech to attract a romantic partner; often used with 'on'.

“He spent the whole night trying to mack on her, but she wasn't interested.”

“The song describes his attempts to mack on a woman he met at the club, highlighting his polished conversational style.”

Slang · Informal

n. a friendly or casual way to address a man whose name you do not know.

n. a generic, informal term of address for a male stranger, similar to 'buddy' or 'pal'.

“Hey Mack, do you know what time the next bus arrives?”

“The shopkeeper nodded at the customer and said, 'Take it easy, Mack,' as the man headed toward the exit.”

Informal · American English