mecha
- adjective
- /ˈmɛkə/
- Jargon
- Many anime fans love the mecha battles that showcase giant robots in epic confrontations.
Examples
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To be fair to myself, not to the brand, but to myself, we're the only thing about these products that I don't like these mecha highlighters, is that they leave a trace.
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Well, I-I suppose Flippy could be extra dangerous now that he is super and mecha.
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The new video game features stunning mecha designs that players can customize and control.
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As a child, she was fascinated by mecha movies, dreaming of piloting a giant robot one day.
Synonyms
Made like a machine that works by itself
How Robot-Like
Surface Forms
Etymology
Mecha comes from a Japanese short form of the English word mechanical, and it is related to the common word mechanic. A helpful way to remember it is that 'mecha' describes a machine-like style or look, often like big robots.