bravo meaning and definition

BRAVO noun

Definition of bravo (noun)

1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
   • "his assassins were hunted down like animals"; "assassinators of kings and emperors"
   • synonyms: assassin, assassinator
2. a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance

BRAVO verb

Definition of bravo (verb)

1. applaud with shouts of `bravo' or `brava'