bravado /bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/noun 3verb 1forms 4 noun3 •A swaggering show of defiance or courage.The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado. •A superficial show of courage. •(no longer used) A swaggerer; a braggart. verb1 •(no longer used) To swagger; to brag. formsbravadoed · bravadoing · bravados · bravadoes