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machismo

[mah-cheez-moh, -chiz-, muh-] / mɑˈtʃiz moʊ, -ˈtʃɪz-, mə- /
NOUN
masculinity
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Social media has bolstered the narcissistic machismo already present among many men and ubiquitous in fraternity life.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Bernthal, who plays Sonny, has his own wayward machismo and hapless sensitivity, the very qualities that made Al Pacino unforgettable in the role of the bungling bandit with a Catholic conscience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

Instead, we are getting messaging in the style of machismo.

From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026

He never rose beyond private first class during a 1950s stint in the military, but he projected so much machismo that he seemed born to wear an officer’s uniform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026

Careful checks of collateral became almost laughable and utterly contrary to the ultracompetitive, machismo attitude that pervaded the banking industry in Texas.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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