viva
noun
- a shout of applause
interjection
- an exclamation meaning "long live ..."
noun
- a viva voce examination
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈviː.və/ / /ˈvaɪ.və/
intj
Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian 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!”
name
Etymology: Abbreviation of Viaduct Valley
- a region of Manhattanville, Harlem, New York City
noun
Etymology: Shortened from viva voce, Latin for “live voice”
- An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
verb
Etymology: Shortened from viva voce, Latin for “live voice”
- To subject to an examination of this kind.
“I was vivaed by Charles Cannan, who was then a Fellow of Trinity...”
“Throughout his life, he took college responsibilities seriously, he came to All Souls whenever possible on weekends, he vivaed or interviewed candidates...”