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View synonyms for rah-rah

rah-rah

[rah-rah]

adjective

Informal.
  1. marked by or expressive of ardently enthusiastic spirit.

    a group of rah-rah undergraduates; a rah-rah attitude.



rah-rah

/ ˈrɑːˌrɑː /

adjective

  1. informal,  like or marked by boisterous and uncritical enthusiasm and excitement

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rah-rah1

1910–15, reduplication of rah
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rah-rah1

C20: a reduplication of rah

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When To Use

What does rah-rah mean?

Rah-rah is an adjective used to describe an enthusiastic attitude or spirit or actions motivated by such spirit. It often implies that someone is cheering on supporting something in an uncritical or overly enthusiastic way.It’s especially associated with sports. The term is based on the word rah, which is shouted as a cheer, typically by cheerleaders or fans at sporting events. (Rah is used in traditional cheers like rah, rah, sis boom bah).Example: His rah-rah attitude about the company has prevented him from seeing its flaws.

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