First Known Use: circa 1580
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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
1
a : blustering swaggering conduct b : a pretense of bravery
2
: the quality or state of being foolhardy
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Origin of BRAVADO
Middle French bravade & Old Spanish bravata, from Old Italian bravata, from bravare to challenge, show off, from bravo
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