cheers
British-
a drinking toast
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goodbye! cheerio!
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thanks!
Example Sentences
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There were loud cheers from the crowds, with many shouting "thank you Bonnie" as her coffin entered the church to the tune of her hit single If I Sing you a Love Song.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Large crowds at viewing sites across the UK and Europe reacted with gasps and cheers, with astronomy enthusiasts saying it served as a reminder of how "amazing" the universe is.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
And while Grande later insisted the break was pre-planned and not “reactive or impulsive,” there’s no doubt the announcement was timed to dull the cacophony of both the jeers and cheers.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Viva Mexico!” said R∅z’s Hugo Lara, as cheers rang and flags waved before him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The spoon-fork combo inexplicably cheers Annabelle up, especially when it has mashed potatoes on it.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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