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cheerio

American  
[cheer-ee-oh, cheer-ee-oh] / ˈtʃɪər iˌoʊ, ˌtʃɪər iˈoʊ /

interjection

  1. goodbye; goodbye and good luck.

  2. (formerly used as a toast to one's drinking companions.)

noun

plural

cheerios

  1. a goodbye or farewell.

  2. Older Use. a toast of “cheerio!”

cheerio British  
/ ˌtʃɪərɪˈəʊ /

  1. a farewell greeting

  2. a drinking toast

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noun

  1. a type of small sausage

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Etymology

Origin of cheerio

First recorded in 1905–10; cheero; source of -i- is unclear

Example Sentences

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If that, by implication, means saying cheerio to some existing MPs, so be it.

From BBC

"I'm sad to be saying cheerio. But I am so proud of our achievements over the last 14 years," she added, calling the cast and crew "fabulous".

From BBC

With that, Ms. Jones is out with a "Tah, and cheerio. And have a great night."

From Salon

“Ta and cheerio — and have a great night.”

From Los Angeles Times

Similarly, user u/GewdandBaked said, "I am also a fan of cheerios! It's the subtle hint of sweetness that gets me. Not a huge sugar enthusiast when it comes to the mornings haha."

From Salon

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