Military Jargon And Expressions

noun a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

adjective brash or defiant behavior

• The general's bravado inspired his troops to push forward in the face of danger.
• He strutted around with bravado, acting like he owned the place.
• His bravado was all talk and no action.
• Underneath his bravado, he was actually quite insecure.

verb to pursue or persistently follow or chase after someone or something with determination and tenacity

• The detective bulldogged the suspect until he confessed to the crime.
• My mom bulldogged me into cleaning my room before I could go out with my friends.
• He bulldogged his way through the crowded concert to get to the front row.
• She bulldogged her way to the top of the company by outworking everyone else.