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.
a cry of "bravo"
a hired killer or assassin
First recorded in 1755–65; from Italian; see brave
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When Maxey—and really, bravo for Maxey, who is the soul of this Philly team—put Game 7 with a string of fearless drives, the statement was Lazarus-like.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
So bravo to you for taking this on.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
"There was a lot of negativity about the Seine before the Olympics. At least they have tried; they have spent £1.2bn on this clean-up project so bravo to them for doing it," Pardoe said.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024
“So bravo to them. They found a play.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023
“Well, bravo you! How do people like you sleep at night? That is what I want to know.”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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