machismo

[US]/mə'kɪzməʊ/
[UK]/mɑ'tʃizmo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. emphasis on male traits and behavior

Example Sentences

And sometimes it's stale machismo, a tired belief that rock'n'roll is about getting drunk and punching journalists.

He displayed his machismo by participating in extreme sports.

The culture of machismo often leads to toxic masculinity.

His machismo prevented him from showing vulnerability.

Machismo can be harmful to both men and women.

The film portrayed a character with exaggerated machismo.

Many traditional societies value machismo in men.

She found his machismo attractive at first, but later grew tired of it.

Machismo often involves the need to assert dominance.

The concept of machismo is deeply ingrained in some cultures.

Overcoming machismo can be a challenge for some men.

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