Excessively masculine (5)

I believe the answer is:

macho

(Other definitions for macho that I've seen before include "Assertively masculine" , "Butch" , "Ultra-masculine" , "Aggressively male" , "Spiny lobster" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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