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macho

ma·cho [ mchō ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
stereotypically masculine: having or showing characteristics conventionally regarded as male, especially physical strength and courage, aggressiveness, and lack of emotional response



noun  (plural ma·chos)
Definition:
 
stereotypically masculine male: a male who displays conventional masculine characteristics

[Early 20th century. Via Mexican Spanish, "masculine" < Spanish< Latin masculus]

ma·cho·ism noun
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