ma·chis·mo \mäˈchē|z(ˌ)mō, mə-, -ˈkē|, -ˈki|, -ˈchi|, |s(-\noun (-s) Etymology: Spanish, from macho male + -ismo -ism 1.: a strong sense of masculine pride : an exaggerated masculinity 2.: an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength < museums which flaunt their directorial machismo — Time >