Sekirov Dictionary

viva

/ˈviː.və/

exclamation 1
verb 1
/ˈvaɪ.və/ noun 2
/ˈvaɪ.və/ verb 1
forms 3

exclamation1

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Long live ... ! (used to express acclaim or support).
- The message has been mostly perverted from the moment of his death, but it hasn't been invalidated. So, viva Jesus of Nazareth and joy to the world! — 1986

verb1

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(old-fashioned) To cheer, applaud
- ...the people clapped and vivaed, groaned and hooted, as they were pleased or disappointed, until at length the intense excitement began to subside... — 1841

viva

/ˈvaɪ.və/

noun2

An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
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A shout of applause.
- When the cibolero returned to the plain, he was received with a fresh burst of vivas, and kerchiefs were waved to greet him. — 1855

verb1

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To subject to an examination of this kind.
- I was vivaed by Charles Cannan, who was then a Fellow of Trinity... — 1931

forms

vivaed · vivaing · vivas

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