Machismo
(noun)
- An exaggerated sense of masculinity, characterized by an emphasis on power and aggression and an exaggerated assertion of masculinity.
- A strong or aggressive sense of masculinity.
Origin:
1930s: from spanish, from macho "male", from latin masculus.
Examples:
- The movie portrays the machismo of the main character, a strong and powerful man who is always in control.
- His friends teased him for not living up to the ideals of machismo.
- The culture of the company was steeped in machismo, with men dominating the higher ranks.
- The author critiques the toxic machismo that often plagues male-dominated fields.
- The concept of machismo is often associated with a strong or aggressive sense of masculinity.