NYT Dictionary

BRAVO

/ˈbɹɑvoʊ/
NounInterjectionVerbBRA-vobra-vo · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024

Meaning

A hired soldier; an assassin; a desperado.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian bravo. Doublet of brave.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mercenarybravissimobravobullycock oncongratscongratulationsencorefair fucksfull marks

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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