bravado

Definitions


[brəˈveɪdəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate
(e.g: he possesses none of the classic wheeler-dealer's casual bravado)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from Spanish bravada, from bravo ‘bold’(see brave, -ado)




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