bravado
bra·va·do
noun \brə-ˈvä-(ˌ)dō\ plural bra·va·does or bra·va·dos
Definition of BRAVADO
1
a : blustering swaggering conduct b : a pretense of bravery
2
: the quality or state of being foolhardy
See Examples of BRAVADO
- His stories are always told with bravado.
- I remember his youthful bravado.
Origin of BRAVADO
Middle French bravade & Old Spanish bravata, from Old Italian bravata, from bravare to challenge, show off, from bravo
First Known Use: circa 1580
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