Home Dee Dee Word of the Day – Feb. 27 – Viva Voce Dee Dee Word of the Day – Feb. 27 – Viva Voce By Staff mB - February 27, 2012 1643 Adverb: Viva Voce (vye-vuh-VOH-see) Definition: By word of mouth: orally. Sample sentence: According to the town’s bylaws, members of the town council must vote viva voce or by a show of hands.