cheerio
[ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ]
[ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ]
A cheerio is a small, crunchy biscuit that's often eaten with breakfast.
When people say "cheerio" as a goodbye, they're using the word in a different way. It's thought to have come from the phrase "good cheer," which means good mood or feeling. So, when someone says "cheerio" as they leave, they're wishing you a good day and hoping your mood stays happy. You might hear it in a more casual setting, like with friends or coworkers.
How common is "cheerio"?
Word cheerio is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties.
cocktail sausagelittle boy
interjection
Goodbye, an interjection said upon parting.
hellogoodbyetoodeloo
Real examples of "cheerios" in context
