Mangonize

Pronunciation: /ˈmæŋɡoʊˈniˈzi/

Mangonize (verb)

  1. To change someone’s behaviour or appearance so they seem stronger, tougher, or more traditionally masculine.
  2. To behave in a way meant to look confident and tough, often to impress others.

Examples

  • The coach tried to mangonize the team before the match.
  • Some people think training can mangonize anyone.