Definition of VIVA

viva

Meanings

Plural: vivas

Noun

  • an examination conducted by spoken communication
  • A shout of applause.
  • An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.

Intj

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

Verb

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

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish viva and Italian viva.

Synonyms

oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva voce

Scrabble Score: 10

viva is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
viva is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
viva is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

viva is a valid Words With Friends word