Machismo

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  machismo \machismo\ n.
     1. A strong, and by some considered exaggerated, sense of
        manly pride, associated with an attitude that the proper
        expression of masculinity includes virility, courage, and
        an entitlement to dominate, especially over women.
        [PJC]


  
     2. An exaggerated sense of power entitling one to dominate
        others; as, the civilian authorities occasionally need to
        rein in the military's machismo.
        [PJC]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  machismo
       n : exaggerated masculinity