what is machismo
Full Definition of MACHISMO. 1. : a strong sense of masculine pride: an exaggerated masculinity. 2. : an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength.See machismo defined for English-language learners.ADVERTISEMENT.achismo. noun maÂ·chisÂ·mo \mae-mÃ¤-(ËchÄz)Ë, mÅ-, -mÉ-, -ËkÄz-, -Ëkiz-\. Ëchiz. : tweet an, attitude, quality or way of behaving that agrees with traditional ideas about men being very strong and. aggressive