machismo

ma-chis-mo · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Strong or exaggerated pride in being masculine, associated with a show of virility, dominance, and often aggressiveness.

  2. 2.

    Assertive masculine behavior, especially when characterized by dominance over women.

Related words

Antonyms: femininity
See also: chauvinism, macho, masculinity
Synonyms: bravado, manliness, masculinity

Etymology

From Spanish machismo, from macho meaning "male" or "masculine," from Latin masculus meaning "male."