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bravo

American  
[brah-voh, brah-voh] / ˈbrɑ voʊ, brɑˈvoʊ /

interjection

  1. (used in praising a performer.)

noun

plural

bravos, bravos, bravoes

  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)

bravoed, bravoing

  1. to shout “bravo!”

bravo 1 British  

interjection

  1. well done!

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noun

  1. a cry of "bravo"

  2. a hired killer or assassin

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Bravo 2 British  
/ ˈbrɑːvəʊ /

noun

  1. communications a code word for the letter b

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Etymology

Origin of bravo

First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian; brave

Example Sentences

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You’ve created the life you wanted for yourself, and you can afford to eat in your favorite hotspots, so bravo for making it this far on your own terms.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

"You have brought happiness to all Ivorians, bravo, bravo," said President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast, which hosted the pan-African tournament.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023

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

From Reuters • May 26, 2023

“The Second Sons have no place for mummers,” the bravo j in pink said scornfully.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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