Meaning
stunt, prank
- a foolish, reckless act performed out of swagger or defiance
In a sentence
Quella bravata notturna gli è costata una multa salata.
That late-night stunt cost him a heavy fine.
I ragazzi hanno ammesso che si trattava solo di una bravata.
The boys admitted that it was just a foolish prank.
Non fare bravate pericolose mentre guidi il motorino.
Do not pull dangerous stunts while riding the scooter.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bravata | feminine · singular |
| bravate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often conveys youthful foolishness rather than genuine malice, as in 'una bravata da ragazzi'.