Bronx cheer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Bronx cheer
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; named after the Bronx, a borough of New York City
Example Sentences
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Then she leans over my digital recorder and gives a quick, wet Bronx cheer.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025
The ever-obsequious Chris Cillizza, her drooling admirer, took the Berliners to task for the Bronx cheer:
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2024
In the midst of a 2-for-27 slump, San Diego fans welcomed Soto with a Bronx cheer this week as the 23-year-old superstar went 0-for-4 in each of the Padres’ games against the Diamondbacks.
From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2022
The accomplishment was met by loud and impressively sarcastic Bronx cheer from the remaining fans that hadn’t exited early with their bobbleheads.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2019
The three beer girls raised a raucous Bronx cheer.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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