Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mah-choh]
- /ˈmɑ tʃoʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mah-choh]
- /ˈmɑ tʃoʊ/
Definitions of machoism word
- adjective machoism having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way. 1
- adjective machoism having a strong or exaggerated sense of power or the right to dominate. 1
- noun plural machoism Also, machoism. assertive or aggressive manliness; machismo. 1
- noun plural machoism an assertively virile, dominating, or domineering male. 1
- noun machoism Machismo; exaggerated masculinity. 1
- noun machoism the quality or characteristic of being macho; machismo 0
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Origin of machoism
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30, Americanism < Spanish: literally, male < Latin masculus; see masculine
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Parts of speech for Machoism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
machoism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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