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English word origin

Etymology of bravo

Borrowed from Italian bravo. Doublet of brave.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Used to express acclaim, especially to a performer.

verb

To cheer or applaud, especially by saying bravo!

noun

A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado. · A shout of "bravo!" · Alternative letter-case form of Bravo from the NATO/ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

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Borrowed from Italian bravo. Doublet of brave.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionbravoit
  • Doublet mentionbraveen
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