A macho guy is typically seen as a strong, confident, and masculine MAN. The term 'macho guy' can be broken down into three crossword solutions: STUD (4 letters), HEMAN (5 letters), and MANSMAN (7 letters). STUD is an informal term for a MAN who is attractive and popular with women. HEMAN is a reference to the fictional character He-MAN, a muscular and heroic figure from the 1980s cartoon series. MANSMAN is a combination of the words 'MAN' and 'mansman, ' which implies a MAN who is assertive and in control.