machismo

ma·chis·mo

noun
\mä-ˈchēz-(ˌ)mō, mə-, -ˈkēz-, -ˈkiz-, -ˈchiz-\

Definition of MACHISMO

1

: a strong sense of masculine pride : an exaggerated masculinity

2

: an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength

Examples of MACHISMO

1. <a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles>

Origin of MACHISMO

Spanish, from macho

First Known Use: circa 1948

Related to MACHISMO

Synonyms: virility, macho, manhood, manliness, masculinity

Antonyms: femininity, muliebrity, womanhood, womanliness

Related Words: maleness; boyishness, mannishness, tomboyishness

Near Antonyms: girlishness; femaleness; girlhood, maidenhood; effeminacy, effeteness; emasculation

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