machismo — exaggerated masculine pride and behavior, especially showing dominance over women
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: exaggerated masculine pride and behavior, especially showing dominance over women
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈtʃɪzmoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The action movie was full of machismo and explosions.
- His machismo crumbled when he saw a tiny spider.
- Modern society is challenging traditional machismo attitudes.
machismo
NOUN[/məˈtʃɪzmoʊ/]
exaggerated masculine pride and behavior, especially showing dominance over women
Exaggerated masculine dominance and pride
Machismo and bravado vanish like a tornado!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Spanish 'macho' (masculine), developed in Latin American cultural contexts to describe an ideological emphasis on aggressive masculinity and male dominance. It reflects social attitudes prevalent in Hispanic cultures regarding exaggerated displays of male strength and virility.
Breakdown
macho- (masculine, male) + -ismo (doctrine, ideology, practice). The suffix -ismo transforms the adjective into a noun denoting a system of beliefs or behavioral patterns centered on exaggerated masculinity.
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📝Examples
“The action movie was full of machismo and explosions.”
“His machismo crumbled when he saw a tiny spider.”
“Modern society is challenging traditional machismo attitudes.”
“He refused to wear pink because of his machismo.”
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