bravo
(used in praising a performer).
a shout of “bravo!”
a daring bandit, assassin, or murderer, especially one hired to steal or murder for another.
a word used in communications to represent the letter B.
to shout “bravo!”
Origin of bravo
1Words Nearby bravo
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How to use bravo in a sentence
Alpha Team was killed, Faal told the FBI, while the bravo members who were not gunned down fled.
The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country | Jacob Siegel | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe conspirators were split into two teams, “Alpha” and “bravo.”
The Shadowy U.S. Veteran Who Tried to Overthrow a Country | Jacob Siegel | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the night of the sixth season finale of the bravo reality show, fans and regular viewers were cautious.
‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ Loses a Leg in Sixth-Season Finale | Tim Teeman | July 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMeet the drug felon and bravo TV star challenging Lindsey Graham for his Senate seat in November.
T-Rav: The Reality TV Star Running for Senate in South Carolina | Patricia Murphy | July 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe has showcased his dramedic acting in short films like Gregory Go Boom and Eat, both directed by Janicza bravo.
Brett Gelman Has Dinner with Your Favorite TV Sidekicks | Rich Goldstein | April 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
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.
The Nursery, July 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 1 | VariousHe beat the blade aside with his bare left hand and stopped with his point the rush of the other bravo.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniChopin was satisfied, nay, delighted with his success; he had a friendly greeting of "bravo!"
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician | Frederick NiecksYes, they shout: ‘bravo, very good night,’ and it is a pleasure to hear them.
Castellinaria | Henry Festing JonesEvery one cried bravo and clapped their hands, and the elder Roland rose to reply.
The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. | Guy de Maupassant
British Dictionary definitions for bravo (1 of 2)
(brɑːˈvəʊ) well done!
(brɑːˈvəʊ) plural -vos a cry of "bravo"
(ˈbrɑːvəʊ) plural -voes or -vos a hired killer or assassin
Origin of bravo
1British Dictionary definitions for Bravo (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbrɑːvəʊ) /
communications a code word for the letter b
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