mäˈchē|z(ˌ)mō, mə-, -ˈkē|, -ˈki|, -ˈchi|, |s(- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish, from macho male + -ismo -ism
1. : a strong sense of masculine pride : an exaggerated masculinity
2. : an exaggerated or exhilarating sense of power or strength
museums which flaunt their directorial machismo — Time