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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bravo¹

First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian; brave

Word History and Origins

Origin of bravo¹

C18: from Italian: splendid!; see brave

Example Sentences

Israeli forces are required to be west of the so-called Alpha Line, while Syrian forces must be east of the Bravo Line, which runs along the other side of the AoS.

From BBC

Fineman recalled working with the tech billionaire in a since-deleted TikTok, months after fellow cast member and writer Bowen Yang alluded to the behind-the-scenes drama during an appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live!”

From Los Angeles Times

She starred in Bravo’s “RHOBH” as part of its main cast from 2017 to 2020 and later appeared as a guest star in following seasons.

From Los Angeles Times

Heather Gay reflects on her success since being cast in Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” now in its fifth season, and leaving the church.

From Los Angeles Times

“Freedom” gives Bravo an opportunity to shine in his first starring role after supporting parts in films ranging from “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris,” and “Ticket to Paradise” with Julia Roberts and George Clooney.

From Salon

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