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Boastful, bragging, defiant attitude. Typically misplaced by a youthful spirit.
Brian was boosting his Bitcoin Bravada all over social media. He hated fiat currency, but loved his digital fiat.
Bravada by Mandingo2121 March 15, 2021

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.
Patriotic bravado 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.
False Bravado 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.
keyboard bravado by jasonspsyche April 13, 2015
Fake courage; The act of being scared but still brave.
For all my bravado, I still sucker punch that guy...
bravado 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.
Breakup Bravado by Matthew A Connor January 22, 2014
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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