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Webster 1913 Edition


Bravado

Bra-va′do

,
Noun.
,
pl.
Bravadoes
.
[Sp.
bravada
,
bravata
, boast, brag: cf. F.
bravade
. See
Brave
.]
Boastful and threatening behavior; a boastful menace.
In spite of our host’s
bravado
.
Irving.

Webster 1828 Edition


Bravado

BRAVA'DO

,
Noun.
A boast or brag; an arrogant menace, intended to intimidate.

Definition 2024


bravado

bravado

English

Noun

bravado (plural bravados or bravadoes)

  1. A swaggering show of defiance or courage.
    The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.
  2. A false show of courage.

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