English Explanatory Dictionary

bravado

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A swaggering show of defiance or courage.
  2. A superficial show of courage.
  3. A swaggerer; a braggart.
verb
  1. To swagger; to brag.

Pronunciation

/bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/ /bɹəˈvɑdoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bravado.wav

Word forms

bravado bravados bravadoes bravade bravadoing bravadoed

Etymology

From French bravade (“bragging or boasting”), from Italian bravata, from verb bravare (“brag, boast”), from bravo. Compare bravura.

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