Mack
/mæk/noun
An informal verb meaning to flirt with, seduce, or skillfully persuade someone.
Did you know?The slang sense is strongly associated with African American English and the expression “mack daddy,” but linguists consider its precise origin uncertain rather than tracing it confidently to one ancient root.
Etymological Timeline
19th Century
English
Mack
“A personal name and surname, later usable informally as a generic term for a man or fellow.”
Early 20th Century
American English
Mack
“Slang for a man characterized by confidence, style, or sexual assertiveness.”
1960s–1970s
African American English
mack
“To flirt, seduce, or display practiced romantic confidence.”
Late 20th Century
American English
macking
“The act of flirting or making romantic advances, popularized through music and street slang.”
Modern English
English
mack
“To flirt, seduce, or persuade with conspicuous charm.”
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