machismo

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /mɑːˈtʃiz.moʊ/ or /məˈtʃiz.moʊ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /məˈkɪz.məʊ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular machismo

Plural none

1. Machismo is an exaggerated way of being a man by being tough and virile.

   In an action movie I expect the hero will show machismo.

Related words

• macho

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