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To make a statement that acknowledges one's privilege or another group's inequality, but that also seems to want to congratulate the speaker for being aware of those issues.

(Named after white rapper Macklemore, who won the 2014 Grammy for Best Rap Album over favorite Kendrick Lamar, then posted on Instagram a screenshot of him texting Lamar that he should have won and saying that he would have said that on stage if he hadn't ran out of time.)
It was cool that John acknowledges white privilege, but it really felt like mackling when he talked more about how he found out about white privilege than the actual disadvantages black people face.
mackling by Pbando April 21, 2018
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Markling 

Meghan was markling so hard on members from the yacht club at the annual fundraiser that she resorted to making conversation with catering staff.
Markling by Dyslexicdefinition January 9, 2020

dirty macking 

Attempting to mack on another person's significant other by talking bad about them behind their back.
If you've ever had a girlfriend/boyfriend leave you and hook up with your best friend, you can be sure some dirty macking was going on while you were dating your ex.

John: "I'll be right back guys"

Dirty Mackin' Bob: "So Cindy, did you hear how John was talking to that slut Suzy when you were out of town? He doesn't appreciate you."

Cindy, John's Girlfriend : "Don't try dirty macking on me just cause my boyfriend's not here. Aren't you supposed to be John's best friend?"

John comes back and slams dirty mackin' Bob in the face with a shovel
dirty macking by Russ December 16, 2006

Macklin's Law 

Macklin's Law is the widely held belief that the pinnacle of sexual activity is not in fact intercourse, but fingering.
He didn't get Macklin's Law last night, he only shagged her.

They were following Macklin's Law in the middle of the dancefloor.
Macklin's Law by floppy blowjobs February 11, 2010

Jack Macklin 

"Jack Macklin is a Pure poof cake min"
Jack Macklin by imabittystoned October 1, 2018
flirting, being ostentatious to attract member(s) of the opposite sex
where'd those girls go? i was really mackin' it to them
macking by Anonymous July 14, 2002

Markling 

The act of placing oneself in the vicinity of a love interest in order to increase one’s chances of meeting and dating.
Remember when Meghan Markle went to Prince Harry’s favorite spot repeatedly until they bumped into each other? I’m gonna do that with my crush. I’m markling him tonight. Stalking but not as creepy.
Markling by Marimeg June 13, 2021