machismo

/mɑːˈt͡ʃiz.moʊ/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

An excessive masculine pride.

2

exaggerated masculinity

3

characteristic, behavior or particularity of Male; Macheza.

4

male chauvinism, misogyny

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