Brava

It's the Italian female equivalent of the male adjective "Bravo".
it is then referred to a woman to compliment and approve her action.

At the theater you should yell "BRAVA!" to congratulate a Soprano or other woman singer, not bravo (that's for a man)!

Bravissima is the superlative for a woman, so you can yell that to. (Bravissimo for a man)

e.g. Brava!

e.g. Brava! Ottimo lavoro!
(Brava! excellent job!)

e.g. Ms. Maria Callas was such an excellent soprano that people acclaimed yelling her, "Bravissima!"

by Vittorix January 5, 2010

Patriotic bravado

The right wing voters that dress as soldiers during the American Revolution or as Founding Fathers to try and prove that they are more patriotic and dedicated to America than anyone else. patriot, Founding Fathers, American Revolution, conservative, right wing, Fox news, Tea Party, Republican, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, freedom

I went down to the protest and there were tons of people dressed like soldiers during the American Revolution. Way too much patriotic bravado for me.

by joecoolthefool January 21, 2016

False Bravado

Portraying yourself as much more confident then you are as a defense mechanism.

She knows she's wack, but her false bravado causes her to strut around claiming she's a dime.

by The Most Savvy December 26, 2011

keyboard bravado

Engaging confident or brave talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people from the safety of being behind a keyboard instead of in person, usually accompanied by blustering swaggering conduct and a pretense of bravery. Can also describe the quality or state of being foolhardy on social media in a way that one wouldn't otherwise act in other circumstances.

What would have been an otherwise civil debate escalated into an online meltdown due to much keyboard bravado and fragile egos.

by jasonspsyche April 13, 2015

bratayley

A youtube channel that makes vlogs. It involves two parents and their two daughters. Their son Caleb died October 1st 2015.

Person 1: Did you see the new bratayley video?
Person 2: No

by 3PACTVHD January 2, 2016

bravado

Fake courage; The act of being scared but still brave.

For all my bravado, I still sucker punch that guy...

by Naomi Jeys February 7, 2006

Breakup Bravado

A state of mind one is in after a breakup. Large life changing choices are made, though rarely followed up on. Upon reflection, one questions what the hell one was thinking.

Jill: Weren't you going to join the army after Alice left you?

Jack: I was, but it was just breakup bravado.

by Matthew A Connor January 22, 2014