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单词 machismo
释义

machismo

noun

ma·​chis·​mo mä-ˈchēz-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce machismo (audio)
mə-,
-ˈkēz- How to pronounce machismo (audio)
-ˈkiz-,
-ˈchiz-
1
: a strong sense of masculine pride : an exaggerated masculinity
athletes displaying their machismo
2
: an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength
the administration's machismo in pushing for a new treaty

Synonyms

  • macho
  • manhood
  • manliness
  • masculinity
  • virility
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Example Sentences

a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles
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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from macho

First Known Use

circa 1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

machismo

noun

as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • masculinity
  • macho
  • maleness
  • manliness
  • manhood
  • virility
  • boyishness
  • tomboyishness
  • mannishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • femininity
  • womanhood
  • womanliness
  • girlishness
  • femaleness
  • effeminacy
  • emasculation
  • maidenhood
  • girlhood
  • muliebrity
  • effeteness
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