phrase General Slang

bravo zulu

BRAH-voh-ZOO-loo · phrase · slang

Well done — a signal of commendation.

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A naval signal meaning 'Well Done,' conveyed by flag hoist or radio to commend good performance.

“Bravo zulu to the whole crew for a flawless replenishment.”
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bravo zulu In A Sentence

Bravo zulu to the whole crew for a flawless replenishment.

Origin & Usage

Worldwide navies; from the Allied Maritime Tactical Signal Book, where the flags BZ mean 'well done.'

Variants BZBravo Zulu

People Also Ask

What does 'bravo zulu' mean?

It's a naval signal meaning 'Well Done,' used to commend good performance by flag hoist or over the radio.

Where does 'bravo zulu' come from?

It comes from the Allied Maritime Tactical Signal Book, in which the flag combination BZ means 'well done.' Bravo and Zulu are the phonetic words for those letters.

Who uses 'bravo zulu'?

It's used across the world's navies and by other services as a quick, respected way to say 'great job.'

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