Meaning Of The Word Machismo

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machismo
uncountable noun: You use machismo to refer to men's behaviour or attitudes when they are very conscious and proud of their masculinity.

machismo in American English
overly assertive or exaggerated masculinity, esp. as characterized by a show of virility, domination of women, etc.
noun: a strong or exaggerated sense of manliness; an assumptive attitude that virility, courage, strength, and entitlement to dominate are attributes or concomitants of masculinity

machismo in British English
noun: exaggerated masculine pride

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