machos
Aggressively masculine men
Machos is the plural of macho—men who display exaggerated masculinity, toughness, or machismo: The machos at the bar were flexing and posturing.
The word comes from Spanish and can describe both the men themselves and their aggressive, domineering behavior.
Often used with mild derision.
Masculine strength and potency
- manhoodAdult male status
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- manlinessMasculine character traits
- bravadoPretense of fearlessness
swagger · alpha · dominance · chauvinism · patriarchy · breadwinner · protector · provider
Gender-based prejudice
- misogynyHostility toward women
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- gender rolesExpected behaviors by sex
cliché · archetype · paternalism · bias · prejudice · misconception · traditional · stoic
Pretense of fearlessness
- cockinessBrash overconfidence
- arroganceExcessive self-importance
- strutProud, showy gait
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
panache · flair · attitude · showmanship · posturing · bluster · boastfulness · chest-puffing
Determination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- strengthPower to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
ruggedness · bravery · courage · fearlessness · hardness · stoicism · mettle · backbone
Fried cornmeal triangles
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- corn chipsFried maize snacks
- Mexican cuisineFood from Mexico
- crunchyBreaking with sound
salsa · cheese · snack food · appetizer · crispy
virility
Masculine strength and potency
- manhoodAdult male status
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- manlinessMasculine character traits
bravado · swagger · alpha · dominance · chauvinism · patriarchy · breadwinner · protector · provider · fatherhood
sexism
Gender-based prejudice
- misogynyHostility toward women
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
gender roles · cliché · archetype · paternalism · bias · prejudice · misconception · traditional · stoic · aggression
bravado
Pretense of fearlessness
confidence · panache · flair · attitude · showmanship · posturing · bluster · boastfulness · chest-puffing · peacocking
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- strengthPower to exert force
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
fortitude · ruggedness · bravery · courage · fearlessness · hardness · stoicism · mettle · backbone · tenacity
tortilla chips
Fried cornmeal triangles
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- corn chipsFried maize snacks
- Mexican cuisineFood from Mexico
machossofties
Overly sentimental people
wimps · milquetoasts · weaklings · pushovers · wallflowers
machosempaths
Those attuning to others' feelings
nurturers · caregivers · teddy bears · gentle giants · sweethearts