Mack

Mack (verb / noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Mack on, Macking, Mack daddy)

Definition:

To mack on someone is to flirt with them boldly, or to chat them up with confidence. A “mack” can also be a smooth, charming ladies’ man.

Where Mack Comes From:

It comes from “mackerel” and the older slang “mac”, for a pimp or smooth talker. By the 1970s and 80s, African American slang and hip-hop used it for confident flirting.

How People Actually Use Mack:

Used for flirting: “he was macking on her all night”. It can be playful or slightly cheesy, and sounds old-school.

Is Mack Rude?

Mild. It depends on how it is meant, and “mack daddy” is a joking, retro phrase for a very smooth guy.

Examples in the Wild:

• “He was macking on every girl at the bar.”Meaning: He was flirting with every woman at the bar.
• “Don’t mack on my sister.”Meaning: Don’t hit on my sister.
• “He thinks he’s a mack daddy.”Meaning: He thinks he’s a very smooth ladies’ man.

Similar Slang:

Hit On, Pulling, Wingman, Rizz

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