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viva¹
- /ˈviː.və/
- /ˈvaɪ.və/
Rhymes with -iːvə, -aɪvə
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian viva.
interjection viva!
- 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!
verb vivas · vivaing · vivaed
- 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...
noun vivas
- 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.
viva²
- /ˈvaɪ.və/
Rhymes with -aɪvə
Where it comes from
Shortened from viva voce, Latin for “live voice”
noun vivas
- An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
verb vivas · vivaing · vivaed
- To subject to an examination of this kind. I was vivaed by Charles Cannan, who was then a Fellow of Trinity...
ViVa³
Where it comes from
Abbreviation of Viaduct Valley
proper noun
- a region of Manhattanville, Harlem, New York City
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: vive, live, alive, lived, reside, experience, roll, vire, hail, voce, vivificate, vivify, liven up, roar on, embrighten, rejoice
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title = {viva},
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