machismo

noun
UK: /məˈtʃɪzməʊ/
US: /məˈtʃɪzmoʊ/

  1. Exaggerated masculinity; a strong sense of masculine pride.

    1. His machismo was obvious to everyone.
    2. The movie explores the theme of machismo and its impact on relationships.

  2. Behavior emphasizing male dominance and aggression.

    1. He displayed machismo to intimidate others.
    2. Such violent acts are often fueled by machismo and a need to prove dominance.

Synonyms

masculinity male chauvinism virility
machismo adjective

  1. Relating to or characterized by exaggerated masculinity.

    1. The actor played a machismo role.
    2. That brand of machismo attitude is outdated and harmful in modern relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "machismo" in English means: Exaggerated masculinity; a strong sense of masculine pride., Behavior emphasizing male dominance and aggression..

The phonetic transcription of "machismo" is /məˈtʃɪzməʊ/ in British English and /məˈtʃɪzmoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "machismo": masculinity, male chauvinism, virility.

Example usage of "machismo": "His machismo was obvious to everyone.". More examples on the page.