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machismo

ma·chis·mo
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mah-cheez-moh, -chiz-, muh-]
    • /mɑˈtʃiz moʊ, -ˈtʃɪz-, mə-/
    • /məˈtʃɪz.məʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mah-cheez-moh, -chiz-, muh-]
    • /mɑˈtʃiz moʊ, -ˈtʃɪz-, mə-/

Definitions of machismo word

  • noun machismo a strong or exaggerated sense of manliness; an assumptive attitude that virility, courage, strength, and entitlement to dominate are attributes or concomitants of masculinity. 1
  • noun machismo a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate: The military campaign was an exercise in national machismo. 1
  • noun machismo Strong or aggressive masculine pride. 1
  • noun machismo tough manliness 1
  • uncountable noun machismo You use machismo to refer to men's behaviour or attitudes when they are very conscious and proud of their masculinity. 0
  • noun machismo exaggerated masculine pride 0

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Origin of machismo

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50, Americanism < Spanish see macho, -ism

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Parts of speech for Machismo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

machismo popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

machismo usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for machismo

noun machismo

  • macho — having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
  • male — a republic in the Indian Ocean, SW of India, consisting of about 2000 islands: British protectorate 1887–1965. 115 sq. mi. (298 sq. km). Capital: Male.
  • manliness — having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
  • masculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
  • mannish — being typical or suggestive of a man rather than a woman: mannish clothing styles for women; a mannish voice.

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