English Explanatory Dictionary

viva

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Long live ... ! (used to express acclaim or support).
verb
  1. To cheer, applaud
noun
  1. A shout of applause.
noun
  1. An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
verb
  1. To subject to an examination of this kind.
name
  1. a region of Manhattanville, Harlem, New York City

Pronunciation

vē'və /ˈviː.və/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-viva (int).wav vī'və /ˈvaɪ.və/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-viva (noun).wav

Word forms

viva viva! vivas vivaing vivaed

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian viva.

Related words

vis viva
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