viva
1Italian, Spanish. (an exclamation of acclaim or approval): Viva Zapata!
a shout of “viva.”
Origin of viva
1Other definitions for viva (2 of 2)
(in British and European universities) an oral examination; viva voce.
Origin of viva
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How to use viva in a sentence
A tumult of vivas broke from the excited throng who were on edge with unquiet expectation.
The Royal Pawn of Venice | Mrs. Lawrence TurnbullAnother cheer and another followed,—ten thousand vivas rose amidst the crash of the band, as it broke into a patriotic war chant.
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) | Charles LeverAdvancing at a walk, they came forward amidst the vivas of the assembled thousands, burning with ardor and thirsting for victory.
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) | Charles LeverIn an instant Pepe did the same, and dashed in front of him, amid a fresh outburst of cheers and vivas.
Some Heroes of Travel | W. H. Davenport AdamsWaving his hand, the young sailor pulled quickly out of the crowded little port, followed by a hundred vivas.
The Wing-and-Wing | J. Fenimore Cooper
British Dictionary definitions for viva (1 of 2)
/ (ˈviːvə) /
long live; up with (a specified person or thing)
Origin of viva
1British Dictionary definitions for viva (2 of 2)
/ (ˈvaɪvə) British /
an oral examination
to examine orally
Origin of viva
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