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

“For someone with a knife, a gun, a grenade, to get to a venue, well, bravo,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“So bravo to them. They found a play.”

From Washington Times

He added: “I’m never gonna run track, never gonna box again, but if I can get from here to my kitchen on my own, bravo!”

From Los Angeles Times

"I’m happy now that 10 years later it's Garrett who has managed to achieve the same feat ... bravo!!"

From Reuters

The job is tough and challenging, so bravo to the Mater Dei Seven for giving umpiring a try.

From Los Angeles Times

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