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viva

Pronunciation: /ˈviː.və/

The English word “viva” has 5 meanings listed here.

interjection

  1. Long live ... ! (used to express acclaim or support).

verb

  1. To cheer, applaud
  2. To subject to an examination of this kind.

noun

  1. A shout of applause.
  2. An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian viva.

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