cheers

[tʃɪəz]

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cheer

A "cheer" can be a loud, happy shout or applause for someone. It's also an expression used when clinking glasses with friends.

When people say "cheers," they often mean it as a friendly toast before drinking something together - usually beer or wine. Imagine you're meeting up with friends at a bar and the conversation is going great. You both order a round of drinks, raise your glasses to each other, and shout out in unison: "Cheers!" It's like a way of saying thanks for the good times and company.

How common is "cheers"?

Word cheers is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
Example: a table loaded with good cheer
A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray".
Example: A cheer rose from the crowd.
A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
One's facial expression or countenance.
One's attitude, mood.

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verb

To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
Example: We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.
To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
Example: The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.

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