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Bravo Definition & Meaning

bravo
noun
  1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed; "his assassins were hunted down like animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors"
  2. a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
verb
  1. applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'

"Bravo" in song lyrics

See how bravo is used in real songs:

  • "Sick with vowels, fan clubs stay screaming 'bravo'"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "Off to Dexters lab to write the Johnny Bravo"
    Arsonists — What You Want?
  • "Now all they do is follow me around and holla Bravo!"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ Dr. Dre, Eminem — If I Get Locked Up

Usage tips for "bravo"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bravo mean?
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed; "his assassins were hunted down like animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors" a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'
What part of speech is bravo?
Bravo is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bravo have?
Bravo has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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