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| ma·chis·mo [ mə kízmō, mə chízmō ] |
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stereotypical masculinity: an exaggerated sense or display of masculinity, emphasizing characteristics that are conventionally regarded as male, usually physical strength and courage, aggressiveness, and lack of emotional response
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| [Mid-20th century. < Mexican Spanish< macho (see macho)] |
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