What does the cryptic crossword clue "Toughness of male chamois on the rocks (8)" mean?

The definition is "Toughness". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of CHAMOIS ("chamois") [anagram: "rocks"] + M (abbreviation of "male") = MACHISMO; definition: "Toughness" The answer is MACHISMO.

Toughness of male chamois on the rocks (8)

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