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Origin and Etymology of bravo
Definition of bravo
plural bravos
:a shout of approval
—often used interjectionally in applauding a performance
First Known Use of bravo
1806
Other Performing Arts Terms
Definition of bravo
bravoed;
bravoing
transitive verb
:to applaud by shouts of bravo
First Known Use of bravo
1732
Other Performing Arts Terms
First Known Use of bravo
1952
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