noun
machismo
Machismo (noun) means an excessive masculine pride, exaggerated masculinity.
noun
1
An excessive masculine pride, exaggerated masculinity.
2
Male chauvinism, misogyny.
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Etymology
First attested 1940, from American Spanish machismo, from Spanish macho (“male”), + suffix -ismo (“-ism”).
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What is the meaning of machismo?
"machismo" (noun) means an excessive masculine pride, exaggerated masculinity.
What are the different meanings of machismo?
"machismo" has 2 main meanings: 1. An excessive masculine pride, exaggerated masculinity; 2. Male chauvinism, misogyny.