TipTone's Etymology Corner
or a French contribution to Hip Hop Culture

MACK
as in a Mack Daddy, Mackin', et cetera is derived from the French word Maquereau which translates to Mackeral. So the next time you hear your favorite Rap Star or local youngster wanna-be proclaiming their Mack Daddy stutus you'll now know that this particular braggadocio is letting you in on their fish-siring/spawning prowess (intentionally or not...at least that's what I'll be hearing from now on).

"Yo...I am the MACK DADDIEST! Look at the size of my school!"

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