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bravo

[ brah-voh; brah-voh ]

interjection

  1. (used in praising a performer.)


noun

, plural bra·vos bra·vos or bra·voes
  1. a shout of “bravo!”
  2. a daring bandit, assassin, or murderer, especially one hired to steal or murder for another.
  3. a word used in communications to represent the letter B.

verb (used without object)

, bra·voed, bra·vo·ing.
  1. to shout “bravo!”

bravo

1

interjection

  1. brɑːˈvəʊ well done!


noun

  1. brɑːˈvəʊ -vos a cry of "bravo"
  2. ˈbrɑːvəʊ -voes-vos a hired killer or assassin

Bravo

2

/ ˈbrɑːvəʊ /

noun

  1. communications a code word for the letter b

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bravo1

First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian; brave

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bravo1

C18: from Italian: splendid!; see brave

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Example Sentences

Alpha Team was killed, Faal told the FBI, while the Bravo members who were not gunned down fled.

The conspirators were split into two teams, “Alpha” and “Bravo.”

On the night of the sixth season finale of the Bravo reality show, fans and regular viewers were cautious.

Meet the drug felon and Bravo TV star challenging Lindsey Graham for his Senate seat in November.

He has showcased his dramedic acting in short films like Gregory Go Boom and Eat, both directed by Janicza Bravo.

So with a fearful growl, and a bark that might have frightened a lion, Bravo made a leap and a spring after poor little Downy.

He beat the blade aside with his bare left hand and stopped with his point the rush of the other bravo.

Chopin was satisfied, nay, delighted with his success; he had a friendly greeting of "Bravo!"

Yes, they shout: ‘Bravo, very good night,’ and it is a pleasure to hear them.

Every one cried bravo and clapped their hands, and the elder Roland rose to reply.

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