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/Sounds like "MAH" (as in "mark") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

Something or someone of poor quality, ugly, or without value in the Dominican Republic. Maco describes anything that looks cheap, badly made, or just plain bad, and everyone can see it from a distance.

Examples

That work came out maco, we need to redo it.

Do not buy that, it looks cheap and it is overpriced on top of that.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Panamá
Bandera de Guatemala
Bandera de Honduras
Bandera de Nicaragua
Chimbo

A thick, sweet corn pancake made from fresh grated corn, filled with queso de mano (hand-pressed cheese). It's one of the most iconic and beloved breakfast dishes in Venezuelan cuisine.