noun
- Plural of machoism; instances or expressions of exaggerated masculine pride, toughness, or dominance, often characterized by aggressive or domineering behavior.
Usage: informal; often used critically to describe attitudes or behaviors perceived as toxic or outdated
Examples
- The coach's machoisms—insisting that players never show emotion—created a hostile team environment.
- Her essay critiqued the machoisms embedded in action movie culture.
- Many of his machoisms stemmed from outdated ideas about what it means to be a man.
- The workplace was full of machoisms that discouraged collaboration and emotional intelligence.
- She rejected the machoisms of her upbringing and developed a more balanced worldview.