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View usage for: (mætʃɪzmoʊ, US mɑːtʃiːz-) uncountable nounYou use machismo to refer to men's behaviour or attitudes when they are very conscious and proud of their masculinity. Hooky, naturally, has to prove his machismo by going on the scariest rides twice. Synonyms: masculinity, toughness, virility, manliness More Synonyms of machismo machismo in British English (mæˈkɪzməʊ, -ˈtʃɪz-) nounexaggerated masculine pride Word origin Mexican Spanish, from Spanish macho male, from Latin masculus masculinemachismo in American English (mɑˈtʃizmoʊ; mɑˈtʃismoʊ; mɑˈtʃɪzmoʊ) noun overly assertive or exaggerated masculinity, esp. as characterized by a show of virility, domination of women, etc. Word origin Sp < macho (see macho) + -ismo, -ism Examples of 'machismo' in a sentencemachismo QuotationsThe tragedy of machismo is that a man is never quite man enoughGermaine GreerThe Madwoman's Underclothes: My Mailer Problem Definition strong or exaggerated masculinity He had to prove his machismo by going on the scariest rides. QuotationThe tragedy of machismo is that a man is never quite man enough [Germaine Greer – The Madwoman's Underclothes: My Mailer Problem]Additional synonymsHe has no doubts about his manliness. Synonyms virility, masculinity, manhood, machismo, courage, bravery, vigour, heroism, mettle, boldness, firmness, valour, fearlessness, intrepidity, hardihoodChildren are considered a proof of a man's virility. Synonyms masculinity, manhood, potency, vigour, machismo- machination
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