Bravado Definition & Meaning

bravado
noun
  1. a swaggering show of courage

"Bravado" in song lyrics

See how bravado is used in real songs:

  • "Bulletproof bravado"
    9th Prince f/ Paradox, Tommy Whispers, Trife Da God — Street Pharmacists
  • "Cast shadows on the sun with my bravado"
    Brother Ali — Victory! (Come Forward)
  • "Folks live life but not with my bravado"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Big Rube — Intro

Usage tips for "bravado"

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