bravado

noun bra·va·do \brə-ˈvä-(ˌ)dō\

: confident or brave talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people

plural bra·va·does or bra·va·dos

Full Definition of BRAVADO

a : blustering swaggering conduct

b : a pretense of bravery

: the quality or state of being foolhardy

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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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