mack

Thân thiện

A man wears a mack while walking his dog in the park.

Definition

Noun: 1. A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric: A type of long coat, typically knee-length, designed to protect the wearer from rain. Historically, it was made from rubberized (or oilskin) fabric. This meaning is a short form of "mackintosh."

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • He wore his old mack to stay dry in the downpour.
  • Before modern technical fabrics, a sturdy mack was essential for wet weather.

Advanced Usage

• The term "mack" is an informal, chiefly British shortening of "mackintosh." It is now considered somewhat old-fashioned, as the generic terms "raincoat" or "waterproof" are more common.

Variants and Related Words

• Mackintosh (n): The full term from which "mack" is derived. It is a trademark that became a generic term for a raincoat.
• Raincoat (n): The more common, general term for a coat worn to protect against rain.
• Waterproof (n): A garment designed to be impervious to water.

Synonyms

• Raincoat
• Waterproof
• Slicker (chiefly US)

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: The word "mack" has other, completely unrelated slang meanings (e.g., as a term for a pimp or as a brand of truck). These are separate lexical entries and are not related to the "raincoat" definition provided here. This entry explains only the "raincoat" sense.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

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